DNR Warns of Hunting and Fishing License Scam

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to beware of online hunting and fishing license scams leaving purchasers with an empty hook and wallet. The DNR is aware of at least two websites appearing to offer fishing or hunting licenses. After paying a fee, consumers only receive information on how to apply for a hunting or fishing license. These sites also collect sensitive personal data as part of their unauthorized transactions. The safest places to purchase licenses are at a Wisconsin DNR Service Center, at an independent license sales agent authorized by DNR, or at the department’s only official online license sales site; gowild.wi.gov.