Wisconsin DNR

Wisconsin's nine-day deer gun season begins November 18.

Public health advocates urge state to inform Wisconsin deer hunters about lead contamination risks

Susan Bence

For avid hunters the nine-day gun deer season is a cherished ritual. But some people want to increase awareness that lead ammunition used by many hunters could contaminate the venison they harvest.

In Wisconsin, the use of UTVs alone has almost doubled in the last five years.

‘These crashes are easily preventable': Wisconsin DNR urges ATV/UTV riders to drive safely

Xcaret Nuñez

At least 30 people have died in ATV and UTV crashes so far this year, putting Wisconsin on track to surpass the 32 deaths reported last year.

Deer are a road hazard this time of year in Wisconsin.

Arts & Culture

Tips for safely navigating deer on Wisconsin roads during this travel season

Joy Powers

One of the most persistent road hazards here in Wisconsin is deer. This time of year can be particularly bad for a variety of reasons. Jeff Pritzl, the Wisconsin DNR’s state deer program specialist, shares his tips.

Wisconsin DNR's Paul White (standing back) and Jennifer Redell (seated center) with partnering researchers from Virginia Tech at one of their bat banding and PIT tagging sessions last August.

Environment

DNR partners with fellow researchers in attempt to bolster Wisconsin bat population

Susan Bence

Bats are among the smallest and most threatened mammals in the United States. The species has been hit hard by a fungus called white-nose syndrome.

Wildlife biologist thinks bears in southern Wisconsin should be celebrated, if we learn to coexist

Susan Bence

Black bear sightings are on the rise in southern Wisconsin. Over the last couple of weeks, black bears have been spotted in Waukesha County, Mount Horeb and in the Madison area.

Paddling the Kickapoo within the Kickapoo Valley Reserve

Reserve tucked in southwestern Wisconsin holds natural and indigenous treasures

Susan Bence

We explore a natural area in southwest Wisconsin. The Kickapoo Valley Reserve not only features trout streams and water coming down over rock ledges but also holds great Indigenous significance.

The gray wolf population continues to be seen as a conservation successful story by some and source of concern for others in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin DNR says proposed plan protects wolf population & balances diverse public interest, public reacts

Susan Bence

Wisconsin established its first wolf management plan in 1999 when the species' numbers gradually grew after being extirpated decades earlier. That plan set a goal to sustain a 350-wolf population. Now the DNR proposes eliminating a number and instead relying on an adaptive management approach.

Peshtigo and Marinette residents still looking for solutions for PFAS-contaminated private wells

Susan Bence

Wisconsin DNR staff shared some updates with Marinette and neighboring Town of Peshtigo residents and listened to their concerns Wednesday. They're some of the people contending with PFAS-contaminated private wells. This week marked the 18th listening session since they first convened in July 2019.

interactive tool that lays out locations throughout the state that are impacted by the chemicals grouped under the umbrella term PFAS.

DNR unveils map of PFAS contamination in Wisconsin, some communities grapple with tainted drinking water

Susan Bence

The Wisconsin DNR unveiled an interactive tool that lays out locations throughout the state impacted by the chemicals grouped under the umbrella term PFAS. In the meantime, communities are already grappling with contaminated drinking water.

As Wisconsin hunting enthusiasts enjoy the season, the DNR urges hunters to take common sense precautions as avian influenza continues to impact waterfowl and other wild birds.

DNR urges Wisconsin waterfowl hunters take precautions to prevent exposure to avian influenza

Susan Bence

As avian virus strain HPAI continues to kill birds including waterfowl, Wisconsin DNR urges hunters to take commonsense precautions.