DNR Continues Partnership With USDA To Manage Wolf Conflicts
DNR: Timely Call To USDA Remains Best Practice For Livestock And Pet Owners
Natural Connections: Protecting Birds From Your Windows
"Bird-proofing our windows feels like a great way to increase happiness this spring"
Burnett County Deer Herd Depopulated Due To CWD
DATCP confirms that a white-tail deer herd at a Burnett County breeding farm that tested positive for CWD in 2020 was depopulated on March 3, 2021
Natural Connections: Spring Is Just Around The Corner - And Winter Is, Too!
"At this time of year, it feels like spring is just around the corner…and winter is, too!"
Spooner Hatchery Among Two DNR Investigating For Disproportionate Amount Of Stocked Female Walleye
The DNR announced the agency identified a potential issue with a disproportionate amount of female hatchery-reared extended growth walleye
Natural Connections: Wood Frog Winter
“The snow is melting, and the soil is warming…is that good or bad for wood frogs?”
In-Person Hunter Safety Classes Begin April 1
Social Distancing, In-Class Limits, Room Setup And Face Coverings Among Safety Protocols
Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching
Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily, must be removed from all state waters by March 15.
Wisconsin DNR Announces February Wolf Harvest Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Monday that a wolf harvest season will take place Feb. 22-28, 2021
WILL Sues Wisconsin DNR For Ignoring State Law Requirement To Schedule Wolf Hunt
WILL: DNR is required by 2011 state law to hold wolf hunt between November and February
Natural Connections: The Demise Of The Monarch
Should we work hard and make sacrifices just to save a single species of butterfly?
Natural Connections: Observing Woodland Dramas With Lois Nestel
This week's featured outdoors article from Emily Stone
Natural Connections: Rime Ice And Hoarfrost Make The Hidden Visible
"I filled my lungs with a deep drink of air—now with some of its secrets made visible by the magic of winter"
Natural Connections: New Year’s Resolutions
"The world isn’t exactly a safe place for moving freely right now"
Natural Connections: Christmas Every Morning
"Well, the trail cam worked—but I don’t need a trail cam in order to see deer. I replaced the card and let my excitement begin to rise for a second time."
Gypsy Moth Population In Wisconsin Increases
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) caught 83,720 gypsy moths in 10,139 traps in Wisconsin this summer
Natural Connections: Darkness And Light
The world feels pretty dark these days, don’t you think?
Natural Connections: Mergansers On Migration
'Even though the mergansers and I share a love of Northwoods lakes and rivers, I can’t help thinking of two important differences between us'
The Wisconsin DNR Sets Date For Return Of Wolf Hunting Season In 2021
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the official wolf season will begin Nov. 6, 2021.
Natural Connections: Nature’s Guide To Getting Outside
This week’s outdoor features article by Emily Stone, Naturalist and Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum
DNR: Sales For All Deer Licenses Up From Same Time Last Year
Washburn County: On Nov. 21, 2020 at approximately 11:30 a.m., a 62-year-old male victim was struck in the upper arm and face by a rifle round.
Natural Connections: Watch For Deer!
This week’s outdoor features article by Emily Stone, Naturalist and Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum
Natural Connections: Finding Something To Like About Squirrels
"Election season can be tough on friendships, neighbors, and our mental health. To distract myself, I rearranged my bird feeders for prime visibility from my home office"
DNR Reminds Burnett County Of Baiting, Feeding Ban; Also In 3 Other NW Counties
A baiting and feeding ban is in effect for four northwest Wisconsin counties: Polk, Burnett, Barron and Washburn.
