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Celebrate Arbor Day With The Wisconsin DNR

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, by planting a tree and learning about their value.

Education | Regulations | Fishing

DNR To Host Public Meeting On St. Louis River Walleye Management

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an informational public meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss walleye management in the St. Louis River and the western region of Lake Superior.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Wetlands

DNR Announces Drawdown For Navarino Wildlife Area

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown on two flowages at Navarino Wildlife Area: Hanson Flowage and 80 Acre Flowage. The drawdowns will begin this spring, and water levels will be lowered slowly until full drawdown is achieved in mid-May.

Education | Environmental Protection | Recreation | Safety | Wildlife Habitat

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.

Recreation | Fishing

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.