Early Winter Leaves Potential Risky Terrain, Waterway Conditions for Gun Deer Hunters
Winter strong-armed its way into Wisconsin’s autumn, leaving a mixed bag of treacherous landscape and waterway conditions for hunters heading out to enjoy the nine-day gun deer season Opening Weekend, Nov. 23-24.
Be Sure of Your Shot — Whitetail Hunters Reminded to Look Out for Elk and Moose on The Landscape
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds the public, and especially hunters, to be aware of elk and moose on the landscape in central and far northern Wisconsin as they enjoy fall hunting seasons.
DNR Reminds Hunters About Deer Transportation Regulations and Carcass Disposal Options
With the 2019 deer hunting season underway, hunters are reminded to follow the deer carcass transport regulations and to dispose of deer carcass waste appropriately. The movement of deer carcasses infected with chronic wasting disease is a pathway for the disease to spread, and carcass parts from CWD-positive deer that are left on the landscape are a possible route for disease transmission to other deer.
Watch Wild Wisconsin Bonus Episodes Ahead of Gun Deer Season
As hunters count down the days until opening Saturday, be sure to check out this season of Wild Wisconsin presented by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This year’s episodes are packed with everything hunters need to know to have a successful, safe and rewarding season.
Deer Hunters Urged to Report Feral Pig Sightings to the DNR
State wildlife officials are encouraging hunters heading out for Wisconsin’s traditional nine-day gun deer hunting season to keep an eye out for feral pigs. Feral pig sightings and harvests should be reported using the Feral Pig Reporting Form found on the feral pig hunting page of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website.
State Offers Opportunity to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
MADISON, Wis. – People interested in cutting a Christmas tree for their home can obtain a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources permit to cut a tree at a northern state forest. This service is only available on the Black River, Brule River, Flambeau River, Governor Earl Peshtigo River, Governor Knowles and Northern Highland-American Legion state forests.
