Find Your Adventure: Apply For The 2020 Elk Hunt Starting March 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will accept applications for the 2020 elk hunting tags March 1 – May 31. This fall marks the third elk hunt in state history.
The elk hunting license application period starts March 1 with the start of the new license year. – Photo credit: contributed by Chris Sarno
New Fishing Regulations Effective April 1, 2020
MADISON, Wis. – A suite of updated statewide, regional and local Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations will go into effect on April 1, 2020, to provide good fishing opportunities for the public and help fulfill management goals.
A suite of updated statewide, regional and local fishing regulations will go into effect on April 1 in Wisconsin. – Photo credit: DNR
Permanent Catfish Bow, Crossbow And Hand Fishing Regulations Effective March 1, 2020
MADISON, Wis. – A suite of regulations aimed at providing sustainable bow, crossbow and hand fishing opportunities for catfish will go into effect on March 1.
A flathead catfish caught on the Wisconsin River. – Photo credit: DNR
Dozens Of Projects Receiving Grants To Reduce Harmful Diesel Emissions
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources awarded more than $750,000 to 40 projects aimed at improving Wisconsin’s air quality and addressing climate change.
The grants awarded are for projects that fund the replacement or upgrade of older, higher-emitting diesel engines on school buses and construction equipment across the state with newer, cleaner technologies. One project funds the purchase of zero-emission lawn mowers in the City of Eau Claire to replace aging diesel equipment. – Photo credit: iStock
Incidental Take Notice for Walworth County
MADISON, Wis. – The reconstruction of two railroad bridges in Walworth County may result in the “incidental taking” of two rare snake species under an authorization the Department of Natural Resources proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk.
