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Drought conditions causing challenges for water recreation

Drought conditions causing challenges for water recreation Drought conditions causing challenges for water recreation

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages boaters to take extra care at public water access sites throughout the state, where ongoing drought conditions continue to cause low water l...

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State’s 2026 archery, crossbow deer hunting seasons to open Sept. 12
Wisconsin’s 2026 white-tailed deer hunt begins Saturday with the opening of the archery and crossbow seasons. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
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State’s 2026 archery, crossbow deer hunting seasons to open Sept. 12

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters that the archery and crossbow sea...

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Hunters welcome to explore state’s public lands this fall

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to explore public land for the 2026 hunting season.There are over 6 million acres of public lands across Wisconsin, with most of them open for hunting. In addition to state lands, there are another 8,000 acres known as Voluntary Public Access (VPA) lands that private owners allow the public to access.Hunters can search for and discov...

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Northern Highland Fishery Research Area celebrates 80 years of fisheries science

On June 20, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area (NHFRA), one of the longest-running fisheries research projects in the world. Located in Vilas County and including the Northwoods lakes of Escanaba, Nebish, Pallette, Spruce and Mystery, the NHFRA has been a leader in inland fisheries research for...

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DNR seeking landowners to host fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities; deadline to apply is July 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds landowners who are interested in sponsoring a gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to enroll their properties, by July 1. There have been some changes to the program dates for fall 2026. For the first seven days of this year’s hunt –– Oct. 3-9 –– hunts will need to be conducted on a property that is sponsored and en...

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DNR, Congress to host Spring Hearings; Taylor County open house at MASH

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend open houses on April 8 at 6 p.m. to learn about resource management through the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearing process. Additionally, an online opportunity for public input will be available from noon on Wednesday, April 10 through noon on Saturday, April 13. DNR s...

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Walleyes on the Wisconsin

An Outdoorsman’s Journal Hello friends, This week’s column is a go for it, try to catch ...

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