MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse, pheasant and waterfowl. The spring waterfowl breeding survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Area anglers were finding plenty of bass action as summer heat starts to take hold. “The bass bite has been hot,” said Fay Whisler at Whisler Outdoors in Florence, Wis. “Sucker minnows have been producing some nice catches.” Perch action has also been good, with ...

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages members of the public with a passion for conservation to apply for a seat on a County Deer Advisory Council. Each County Deer Advisory Council includes representatives from the hunting community, as well as from a ...

LANSING — Lake frontage, river frontage and vacant forested acreage surrounded by private ownership are just some of the 95 parcels available in the next round of surplus land auctions from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Surplus land sales are a regular part of the DNR’s ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin’s nonresident hunting and fishing license fees will rise as a result of the 2024-25 state budget. The fee increases range from $5 to $40 and are only for nonresidents. Licenses for the 2023-24 season are valid through March 31. The last time license fees for ...

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday that reduces the penalty for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number. The new penalty is a one-time fine of $150, reduced from a possible misdemeanor resulting in up to 90 days in jail and a ...