Air quality still improving, DNR report showsMADISON - Concentrations of fine particles and other air pollutants in Wisconsin continue to improve - that is the latest message coming from the most recent data in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Trends Report.
Central Office
Friday, December 23, 2016 11:06:37 a.m.
First Day Hikes to be held at 12 Wisconsin State Park properties[EDITOR'S ADVISORY: This news release has been updated to correct that Harrington Beach State Park will not be having a First Day Hike this year. Harrington Beach State Park will hold a winter hike on Saturday, Jan. 7. We regret the error.]
MADISON - People looking to start their New Year's resolution for better health can start the year off on the right foot by participating in any of a dozen First Day Hikes that will be held at Wisconsin State Park System properties on January 1.Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
Cold, windy December day yields important data for Lake Michigan fisheries management
ABOARD THE RESEARCH VESSEL COREGONUS - At a time of year when most Lake Michigan anglers are content to count their blessings, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff are out counting fish.
Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
DNR sets January meetings to discuss sustainable harvest framework for Lake Michigan whitefish
Rule changes on hold until additional public feedback and information can be gathered
STURGEON BAY, Wis. - To address concerns expressed by stakeholders during initial meetings on the commercial and recreational management of Lake Michigan whitefish, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a round of meetings the second week of January to find areas of agreement through which a sustainable harvest framework can be developed.Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
More than 30 candlelight events scheduled this winter at Wisconsin state parks, forests and trails
MADISON - Early snowfall that has covered all of Wisconsin, combined with cold temperatures in the forecast to keep the snow around, should create good conditions for the 30 candlelight events planned this winter at Wisconsin state parks, forests, recreation areas and trails.
Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
EDITOR'S ADVISORY: No DNR Weekly News, DNR Outdoor Report last week of DecemberThere will be no Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Weekly News issued on Dec. 27, 2016. There will also be no DNR Outdoor Report on Dec. 29, 2016. The next DNR Weekly News will be Jan. 3, 2017 and the next DNR Outdoor Report will be Jan. 5, 2017.
Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
Third-party certification audits find DNR land management exemplary
MADISON - Wisconsin's forested lands are some of the state's most valuable resources and the Department of Natural Resources is doing a good job caring for them according to audits conducted by SCS Global Services.
Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
Preliminary results for Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey now available
MADISON - In the first three months of the 2016 deer hunter wildlife survey, 2,626 bucks, 8,502 does, 4,745 fawns, and 745 unknowns were reported in 6,985 hunting trips. Hunters are reminded to record wildlife observations through the end of the 2016 deer hunting seasons.
Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
DNR fills district wildlife supervisor positions in southern and west central Wisconsin MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources filled two important supervisory positions, as Bret Owsley and Kris Johansen assume the roles of district wildlife supervisors in the southern and west central districts, respectively.
Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
County Deer Advisory Councils to discuss chronic wasting disease recommendations at special January meetingsMADISON -- County Deer Advisory Councils will hold special meetings in January for the specific purpose of discussing recommendations for responding to chronic wasting disease statewide and on a local level.
Weekly News
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:07:27 p.m.
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