Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Dec 2, 2025
2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Hunt License Sales And Harvest Totals Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the conclusion of the 2025 nine-day gun deer hunt, which kicked off the holiday season in Wisconsin with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, harvest food for the table and create memories with family and friends. Preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers are now available.
Preliminary License Sales Data
Preliminary figures indicate the number of deer hunters in Wisconsin slightly decreased compared to 2024. As of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, sales for deer hunting privileges (which include gun, archery, crossbow, conservation patron and sports licenses) reached 790,044, down 0.12% from the same time last year. Of those, 550,611 were for gun privileges only (which include gun, conservation patron and sports licenses).
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Retired Rick
Nov 27, 2025
2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Opening Weekend License Sales And Harvest Totals Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary deer harvest and license sales totals for the opening weekend of the 2025 gun deer season.
Preliminary License Sales Data
Preliminary figures indicate that the number of gun deer hunters in Wisconsin stayed nearly constant compared to 2024. As of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, sales for deer hunting privileges (which include gun, archery, crossbow, conservation patron and sports licenses) reached 777,843, down 0.03% from the same time last year. Of those, 538,865 were for gun privileges only (which include gun, conservation patron and sports licenses).
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Retired Rick
Nov 27, 2025
Deadlines Approaching For 2026 Bear And Turkey Harvest Authorization Applications
Applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Hunters can apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings, or edit an existing application, through Go Wild or an authorized license agent up until the deadline.
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Retired Rick
Nov 27, 2025
Wisconsin NRB Meeting Dec. 10
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7 as listed on the agenda.
The public is encouraged to watch the December meeting on the DNRs YouTube channel.
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Retired Rick
Nov 21, 2025
Natural Resource Foundation Tree Planting Event for Bruce Braun
What: Tree planting to honor Bruce Braun and his lifelong dedication to conservation efforts in Wisconsin.
Bruce will not be able to attend due to his health as he battles cancer, but we will be taking photos and videos of the event to share with him.
Date: December 2nd at 2:00PM
Location: Governor Nelson State Park; the tree will be planted at the entrance of the park.
When entering the park, take your first left onto a service road, where you can park. The tree will be planted just left of the road.
Coordinates to the service road are here:
Map to Governor Nelson State ParkAttire: Please dress warmly as we will be outdoors
Event Plan:2:00 - 2:10: Arrival & Welcome (hot chocolate available)
2:10 - 2:20: Remarks from Board and Staff members
2:20 - 2:25: Tree planting ceremony
2:25 - 2:30: Group photos
2:30: Closing remarks
Retired Rick
Nov 14, 2025
DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners Ahead Of America Recycles Day
In honor of America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards.
Wisconsins recycling law bans certain materials from the trash and establishes a statewide recycling program.
For the last 13 years, the DNR has celebrated outstanding recycling and waste minimization efforts through its annual awards recognizing high-performers and highlighting proven ideas and strategies that other organizations may use to improve their recycling efforts.
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Retired Rick
Nov 10, 2025
DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft 2026 Program Guidance For Federal Recreational Trail Program. Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the Draft Program Guidance for the Federal Recreational Trail Program (RTP) Grant Program.
The RTP Grant Program guidance will no longer be combined with the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program or the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program guidance. This notice also includes a date change for the RTP grant application deadline, changing from May 1 to March 1 annually.
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Retired Rick
Nov 10, 2025
Grants From The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Improve Wildlife Habitat In Dane, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee And Wood Counties. Hunters Can Donate While Purchasing Licenses
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) are pleased to announce that over $100,000 from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will be supporting six habitat projects on public lands this year in Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee and Wood counties.
The DNR and NRF invite hunters purchasing their licenses this fall to consider donating to the Cherish Fund, which helps fund critical conservation projects in Wisconsin each year.
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Retired Rick
Nov 7, 2025
Wisconsin NRB/DATCP Joint Meeting Nov. 13
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, will convene for a joint meeting.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 in room 106, Prairie Oaks State Office Building, 2811 Agriculture Drive, Madison, Wisconsin. The agenda will consist of information items only; no action will be taken during the joint meeting. The DATCP Board will welcome public appearances and consider action items in the afternoon.
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Retired Rick
Nov 4, 2025
Wisconsins 2025 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 22
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.
Similar to last year, this years gun deer season runs later in the month. Fewer deer may be on the move relative to years with earlier openers. Other factors could create better deer hunting conditions, such as colder temperatures and snow cover.
Through Oct. 31, 2025, year-to-date sales for gun, bow, crossbow, sports and patron licenses reached 463,983. Of that total, 137,394 are for gun privileges only.
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