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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *June 23, 2024
*Contact: *DNR Office of Communications*
*[email protected]

*DNR: Do Not Illegally Harvest Cicadas*

"*Removing Insects From State Park Properties Is Against The Law*"

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*MADISON, Wis.* ? Following multiple reports of people harvesting cicadas at Big Foot Beach State Park in Walworth County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that state law prohibits the capture and removal of animals, including insects, from state park properties.

There are exceptions for hunting and fishing activities that are otherwise authorized by law, but these exceptions do not provide for the collection and removal of cicadas.

DNR park staff and wardens have been instructed to make efforts to first educate the public on cicadas in state parks, and wardens may take enforcement action in response to violations.

If you are aware of any other state park locations in Wisconsin, please report them to the DNR's Violation Hotline online [ [link removed] ] or by calling or texting 1-800-847-9367.

*Please note that no further information is available and we are not accepting interview requests on this topic at this time*.







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