Madison, Wis. (April 25, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 3. With more than 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and 260 miles of the Mississippi River, there are […]
Support Threatened And Endangered Species Recovery With The Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff
All Donations Matched On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form Wisconsin (March 17, 2025) – Show your love for nature by donating to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Endangered Resources Fund. All donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and go directly to conserve rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas. […]
DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2026 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest
Wisconsin (February 25, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from around Wisconsin compete for an opportunity to showcase their talents, commemorate their work […]
DNR Now Hiring State Park System Seasonal Staff
Wisconsin (February 11, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. This unique and rewarding opportunity allows you to utilize your skills or discover new ones. Limited-term seasonal positions with the Wisconsin State Park System are a great way to spend […]
Vehicles Falling Through Ice; Be Extra Careful On Frozen Waterbodies
Wisconsin (February 7, 2025) – Snowmobilers and ATV/UTV riders: No ice is 100% safe. DNR wardens report a number of incidents of recreational vehicles going through the ice throughout the state. The DNR’s 2025 fatal crash reporting reflects six fatal off-highway vehicle (OHV) incidents so far this year. Four out of those six incidents involved UTVs […]
Fincantieri ACE Marine Joins DNR’sGreen Tier Program
Wissonsin (January 23, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Fincantieri ACE Marine (FAM) was accepted into Tier 1 of the Green Tier program. Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and organizations committed to going above and beyond compliance to improve their environmental performance and impact. Green Tier […]
DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2026 State Park And Forest 12-Month Vehicle Admission Pass
Design Contest Open To High School Students Across Wisconsin Wisconsin (January 9, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2026 12-month Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass. The annual DNR-sponsored design contest is open to all high school-age students in Wisconsin […]
Incidental Take Notice For Door County
Madison, Wis. (December 20, 2024) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from three trail expansions in Door County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put […]
DNR Announces 2023 Warden Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Conservation Warden Brandon Smith was recognized as the Warden of the Year for 2023. Smith, a member of the Racine-Kenosha Warden Team in the DNR’s Southeast Region, joined the DNR in 2006 and became a warden in 2013. He was presented the Haskell Noyes Warden […]
Beware Of Blue-Green Algae
If you plan to be near the water this summer (and most of us do!), watch for blue-green algae, which can harm humans and pets, including illness if swallowed or inhaled in water droplets or irritation if rubbed on the skin. When environmental conditions are just right, blue-green algae can increase in number to visible accumulations […]
