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Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn
Spring is baby animal season in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to leave fawns alone while they’re out exploring the state during the warm weather months. If a fawn is encountered while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be and its mother isn’t far away.
General Inland Fishing Season Opens May 4
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2024-2025 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 4.
DNR Responds To USFWS Draft Ruling On Lake Sturgeon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is aware of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) announcement today of the 12-month finding on a petition to list lake sturgeon as an endangered or threatened species. The notification of petition finding identifies that the listing of lake sturgeon as an endangered or threatened species is not warranted at this time.
DNR Responds To EPA’s Designation Of PFOA And PFOS As Hazardous Substances
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the designation of PFOA and PFOS, including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as "Superfund." The EPA is taking this action because significant evidence demonstrates that when released into the environment, these chemicals may present substantial danger to public health and the environment.
Wisconsin To Experience Increasing Fire Danger April 20-21
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) again asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning this weekend, April 20-21, 2024, due to elevated fire danger.
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