The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (Angler R3) grant program.  Funding from the grant program …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the implementation of the Brook Trout Reserves program, a new initiative to protect Wisconsin’s native brook trout populations …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) through Sunday, Dec. 15. The SCORP describes the …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminded anglers this week that the Lake Superior Trout season opened Monday of this week (Dec. 1) and runs through Sept. 25, 2025, or until the …

In sharp contrast to statewide numbers, the opening weekend buck harvest in Vilas and Oneida counties dropped 21% over last year, while the antlerless take was virtually even despite the issuance of …

The spruce grouse is a rather tame forest-dwelling bird of the northern forest region that prefers conifer swamps and jack pine plantations. This bird is a spruce hen, which looks a little like a hen …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program.  The program supports Wisconsin residents in …

4,285 bears harvested, a 46.6% increase from 2023 The 2024 five-week bear hunting season saw a steep incline from the 2023 harvesting numbers, where 4,285 bears were harvested in 2024 compared to …

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is reminding deer hunters to thoroughly inspect the heating systems in their cabins. A quick check can prevent a dangerous or even fatal buildup of carbon monoxide. …

As open firearm seasons open across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to sport their blaze orange. During any statewide open firearm hunting season, …

As deer hunting season begins, Aspirus Health reminds outdoor enthusiasts that while this tradition can be exhilarating, it also poses significant heart health risks.  Recognizing these risks is …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks hunters to report any bear dens spotted during the fall hunt. Den location data is being collected as part of the ongoing Black Bear Litter …

With Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer hunting season approaching (Nov. 23-Dec. 1), it’s a good time for a reminder about baiting and feeding bans, put in place in many areas of the state to help …

As fall bird migration tails off, local birders may not see their favorite songbirds for half of the year — but resident birds will remain in the area during the winter season. While most …

Despite zero protections and a year-around harvest season statewide, coyotes are flourishing across Wisconsin — proving just how wily the old coyote can be. This photo was taken east of Eagle River …

The Finch Research Network predicts that finches, such as the purple finch depicted here, will make plentiful appearances during the 2024-2025 winter season. To help attract more birds to yards, …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction. The …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host four open houses in mid-November to share information about proposed changes to the state’s deer management units (DMUs). Three of …

The Tamarack Flowage boat landing will be closed from this past Tuesday to Thursday, Oct  31, for paving repair work.  There will be no access to the lake during the repair time, and the pier …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says that hunting is one of the best ways to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD has been detected in over half the counties …