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October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Awards Brownfield Grants To Douglas County, City Of Evansville And Kenosha County

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Awards Brownfield Grants To Douglas County, City Of Evansville And Kenosha County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2025Contact: Jodie Thistle, DNR Brownfields, Outreach & Policy Section [email protected] or 608-259-…
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October 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM

NEWS RELEASE: As Leaves Fall, Wisconsin Wildfire Danger Increases

NEWS RELEASE: As Leaves Fall, Wisconsin Wildfire Danger Increases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 27, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   As Leaves Fall, Wildfire Danger Increases Check Fire Danger Before Burning    Dry weathe…
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October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Inland Packaging

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Inland Packaging FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 24, 2025Contact: Jenni Birkholz, DNR Business Support [email protected] or 608-266-8226   DNR Seeking Public Co…
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October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week

NEWS RELEASE: Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 24, 2025Contact: Jennifer Redell, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-669-5230 Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week   The…
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October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund Programs For Clean, Safe Water In Wisconsin

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund Programs For Clean, Safe Water In Wisconsin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 22, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Village Of Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

NEWS RELEASE: Village Of Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 22, 2025Contact: Grace Mikelsons, DNR Grant Project [email protected] or 715-492-6091    Village Of Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake…
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October 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM

NEWS RELEASE: City Of Hurley Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

NEWS RELEASE: City Of Hurley Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 22, 2025Contact: Jeff Pennucci, DNR Grant Project [email protected] or 715-499-1424    City Of Hurley Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land Grant…
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October 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Celebrate Wisconsin's Forest Products This Week

NEWS RELEASE: Celebrate Wisconsin's Forest Products This Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2025Contact: Scott Lyon, DNR Forest Products Team [email protected] or 920-360-3722 Celebrate Wisconsin's Forest Products This Week Forest Product…
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October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Open House Oct. 25

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Open House Oct. 25 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2025Contact: Jen Sperling, DNR Natural Resource Educator, Wild Rose Fish Hatchery [email protected] or 920-622-3527 x209   DNR To Host Wil…
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October 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Partnerships Allow Release Of First Hatchery-Reared Endangered Spectaclecase Mussels

NEWS RELEASE: Partnerships Allow Release Of First Hatchery-Reared Endangered Spectaclecase Mussels FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 17, 2025Contact: Jesse Weinzinger, DNR Aquatic Zoologist [email protected] or 608-397-0198 Partnerships Allow Rel…
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October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: 2025 Trapping Seasons Opening Around Wisconsin

NEWS RELEASE: 2025 Trapping Seasons Opening Around Wisconsin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 17, 2025Contact: Shawn Rossler, DNR Furbearer [email protected] or 608-225-2663 2025 Trapping Seasons Opening Around Wisconsin   The first tra…
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October 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reminds The Public To Move Over For Emergency Vehicles, Workers On Trails, Waterways

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reminds The Public To Move Over For Emergency Vehicles, Workers On Trails, Waterways FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 16, 2025Contact: Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle [email protected] or 715-491-0283 DNR…
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October 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin's 2025 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 18

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin's 2025 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 16, 2025Contact: Alissa Kakatsch, DNR Assistant Turkey and Pheasant [email protected] or 608-576-7559 Wisconsin's 2025 Pheasant Seaso…
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October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Purchase Your Sturgeon Spearing License By Oct. 31

NEWS RELEASE: Purchase Your Sturgeon Spearing License By Oct. 31 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 16, 2025Contact: Margaret Stadig, DNR Winnebago System Sturgeon [email protected] or 920-410-8670   Purchase Your Sturgeon Spearing License…
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October 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin's 2025 Elk Season Opens Oct. 18

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin's 2025 Elk Season Opens Oct. 18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 16, 2025Contact: Christina Kizewski, DNR Central Elk Herd Biologist [email protected] or 715-896-3882   Wisconsin's 2025 Elk Season Opens Oct. 18 Statewid…
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October 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch For Lake Michigan And Green Bay Lake Whitefish

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch For Lake Michigan And Green Bay Lake Whitefish FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 15, 2025Contact: Nick Legler, DNR Fisheries [email protected] or 920-559-0767…
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October 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Parking And A Campground Host Site To Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Parking And A Campground Host Site To Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 15, 2025Contact: Natalie Avallone, DNR Property PlannerNatalie.Avallone@wisconsin…
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October 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 14, 2025Contact: Rori Paloski, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-516-3742   Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County MADISON, Wis. – The Wiscons…
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October 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Grant County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Grant County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 13, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796   Incidental Take Notice For Grant County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin D…
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October 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin State Park System Brings Autumn Fun

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin State Park System Brings Autumn Fun FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 10, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   Wisconsin State Park System Brings Autumn Fun   Make the most of fall with special seasonal act…
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October 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Horicon Marsh Explorium Celebrates 10 Years

NEWS RELEASE: Horicon Marsh Explorium Celebrates 10 Years FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 9, 2025Contact: Liz Herzmann, DNR Wildlife [email protected] or 920 387-7893 Horicon Marsh Explorium Celebrates 10 Years   The day will feature …
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October 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 9, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796 Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsi…
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October 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 22

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 22 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 8, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 22   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person f…
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October 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comments On North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comments On North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 8, 2025Contact: Erin Rieser, DNR Property Planning Section [email protected] or 608-400-6171 DNR Seeking Public Comm…
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October 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Awards Loans To Support Redevelopment In City Of Madison

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Awards Loans To Support Redevelopment In City Of Madison FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 7, 2025Contact: Jodie Thistle, DNR Brownfields, Outreach and Policy Section [email protected] or 608-259-6557  DNR Awards Loans To …
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October 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Two Open Houses At Fish Facilities On Saturday, Oct. 11

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Two Open Houses At Fish Facilities On Saturday, Oct. 11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 6, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   DNR To Host Two Open Houses At Fish Facilities On Saturday, Oct. 11 MADIS…
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October 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Tree And Shrub Seedling Sales To Begin Oct. 6

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Tree And Shrub Seedling Sales To Begin Oct. 6 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 6, 2025Contact: Joe Vande Hey, DNR Reforestation Team [email protected] or 608-574-4904 DNR Tree And Shrub Seedling Sales To Begin Oct. 6   Tre…
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October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Waterfowl Hunters Can Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

NEWS RELEASE: Waterfowl Hunters Can Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 3, 2025Contact: Erin McFarlane, Statewide Clean Boats, Clean Waters Educator, UWSP Extension [email protected] or 715-346-4978   …
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October 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Trempealeau County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Trempealeau County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796 Incidental Take Notice For Trempealeau County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wi…
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October 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Wardens, Sheriffs Team Up For ATV/UTV Safety 

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Wardens, Sheriffs Team Up For ATV/UTV Safety  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Wardens, Sheriffs Team Up For ATV/UTV Safety    The top three citations of the Labor Day c…
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October 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2025

NEWS RELEASE: Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 1, 2025Contact: Jennifer Redell, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-669-5230   Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week…
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October 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Dane County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Dane County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 1, 2025Contact: Rori Paloski, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-516-3742   Incidental Take Notice For Dane County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin …
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September 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Pass Along Tradition: Don’t Miss Wisconsin’s Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 11-12

NEWS RELEASE: Pass Along Tradition: Don’t Miss Wisconsin’s Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 11-12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 30, 2025Contact: Jeff Pritzl, DNR Deer Program [email protected] or 920-336-3450 Pass Along Tradition: Don’t Miss Wis…
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September 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Healthy Lakes And Rivers Initiative Celebrates 10 Years

NEWS RELEASE: Healthy Lakes And Rivers Initiative Celebrates 10 Years FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 29, 2025Contact: Scott Van Egeren, DNR Water Resources Management Specialist [email protected] or 715-471-0007 Healthy Lakes And Rivers Initia…
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September 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Releases Biennial Habitat Work Plan, Highlighting Work Across The State

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Releases Biennial Habitat Work Plan, Highlighting Work Across The State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 29, 2025Contact: Tim Lizotte, DNR Land and Habitat Conservation [email protected] or 608-949-0349 DNR Releases B…
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September 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Celebrates Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 27

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Celebrates Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 27 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 26, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Celebrates Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 27   The state’s parks, forests, trails, re…
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September 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Get Ready For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In October

NEWS RELEASE: Get Ready For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In October FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 26, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Get Ready For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In October   Several hunting …
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September 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Encourages The Public To Source Local Firewood This Fall

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Encourages The Public To Source Local Firewood This Fall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 25, 2025Contact: Mike Hillstrom, DNR Invasive Forest Insects Program [email protected] or 608-513-7690   DNR Encourages The …
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September 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Boaters: Wear A Life Jacket This Fall

NEWS RELEASE: Boaters: Wear A Life Jacket This Fall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 25, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Boaters: Wear A Life Jacket This Fall   Stay safe and enjoy Wisconsin's waters this fall. / Photo Credit…
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September 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reminds Waterfowl Hunters To Boat And Hunt Safely

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reminds Waterfowl Hunters To Boat And Hunt Safely FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 24, 2025Contact: Lt. Renee Thok, DNR Hunter Education [email protected], or 262-900-7860 DNR Reminds Waterfowl Hunters To Boat And Hunt …
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September 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: How To Test Your Deer For CWD This Hunting Season

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: How To Test Your Deer For CWD This Hunting Season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 23, 2025Contact: Erin Larson, DNR Deer Herd Health [email protected] or 608-516-2783   How To Test Your Deer For CWD This Hunting S…
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September 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Open House At Governor Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery Sept. 27

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Open House At Governor Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery Sept. 27 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 22, 2025Contact: Jared Boucher, Gov. Thompson State Fish Hatchery [email protected] or 715-416-8217 DNR To H…
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September 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Hits $3 Million

NEWS RELEASE: Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Hits $3 Million FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 22, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Torkelson, Natural Resources Foundation Director of CommunicationsShelly.Torkelson@wisco…
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September 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Interstate Park Commemorates 125 Years With Anniversary Celebration

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Interstate Park Commemorates 125 Years With Anniversary Celebration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 19, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   Interstate Park Commemorates 125 Years With Anniversary Celeb…
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September 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: How To Test Your Deer For CWD This Hunting Season

NEWS RELEASE: How To Test Your Deer For CWD This Hunting Season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 19, 2025Contact: Erin Larson, DNR Deer Herd Health [email protected] or 608-516-2783   How To Test Your Deer For CWD This Hunting Season   The…
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September 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reminds Hunters To Boat Safely This Waterfowl Season

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reminds Hunters To Boat Safely This Waterfowl Season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 18, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   DNR Reminds Hunters To Boat SafelyThis Waterfowl Season   The DNR urges waterfowl h…
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September 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM

CORRECTION | NEWS RELEASE: Get Ready For The Upcoming Waterfowl Hunting Seasons

CORRECTION | NEWS RELEASE: Get Ready For The Upcoming Waterfowl Hunting Seasons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2025Contact: Taylor Finger, DNR Game Bird [email protected] or 608-212-7923    Get Ready For The 2025 Waterfowl Hunting …
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September 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Publishes Initial Public Input Summary For Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Master Plan

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Publishes Initial Public Input Summary For Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Master Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 17, 2025Contact: René Buys, DNR Property Planner [email protected] or 608-982-1688 DNR Publishes Initial Public In…
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September 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Completes Statewide Cleanup Efforts At Former 5R Facilities Associated With 2021 Wisconsin Act 234

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Completes Statewide Cleanup Efforts At Former 5R Facilities Associated With 2021 Wisconsin Act 234 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]     DNR Completes Statewide Cleanup Eff…
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September 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Get Ready For The Upcoming Waterfowl Hunting Seasons

NEWS RELEASE: Get Ready For The Upcoming Waterfowl Hunting Seasons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2025Contact: Taylor Finger, DNR Game Bird [email protected] or 608-212-7923    Get Ready For The 2025 Waterfowl Hunting Seasons   Pre…