Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Jan 8, 2026
Visit Bald Eagle Watching Days In Sauk Prairie Jan. 17. All Events Are Free And Open To The Public
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.
Bald eagle lovers can watch eagles soar above the Wisconsin River from a newly renovated overlook located at 490 Water St. in Prairie du Sac. Volunteers from the DNRs Natural Heritage Conservation Bureau will be available at the overlook to answer questions and help visitors spot eagles from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Retired Rick
Jan 8, 2026
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Viewing Blind Reservations Opening Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting reservations for sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Saturday, Jan. 10. Additional viewing blinds at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will become available for reservations on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds are available from April 1 through May and Namekagon Barrens and from March 21 through May at Crex Meadows.
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Retired Rick
Jan 5, 2026
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Clark County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Clark County. The deer was a hunter-harvested adult doe and was not harvested within 10 miles of any other county.
This detection will cause the following:
Clark County was already under a 2-year baiting and feeding ban prior to this detection. That ban will be extended for another three years and will reset following any future detections, as required by state law.
Since the detection was not within 10 miles of any county lines, no other counties are impacted by a baiting and feeding ban from this detection.
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Dec 26, 2025
George Meyer's Memorial CelebrationThe celebration will be held on May 2, 2026, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
Click the link below to fill out a form if you are interested in attending in person or viewing the live stream.
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Retired Rick
Dec 22, 2025
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In La Crosse County Baiting And Feeding Ban Extended
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in La Crosse County. The deer was a hunter-harvested adult buck and was harvested within 10 miles of both the Monroe and Vernon County borders.
This detection will cause the following:
La Crosse County was under a 2-year baiting and feeding ban prior to this detection. That ban will be extended for another three years and will reset following any future detections, as required by state law.
Monroe and Vernon counties currently have 3-year baiting and feeding bans in place for positive detections within each respective county. This detection will not impact those counties.
CWD is a fatal, infectious nervous system disease of deer, moose, elk and reindeer/caribou. It belongs to the family of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) or prion diseases. The DNR began monitoring the state's wild white-tailed deer population for CWD in 1999. The first positives were found in 2002.
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Retired Rick
Dec 22, 2025
2025 Elk Hunting Season Wraps Up
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the completion of the 2025 elk hunting season. The states eighth managed elk hunt opened on Oct. 18 and concluded Dec. 19.
This elk season marks another rewarding hunt for 13 lucky state hunters, said Christina Kizewski, DNR Central Elk Zone biologist. The opportunity to establish a close relationship with the elk hunters and witness the excitement each one had was very special."
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Retired Rick
Dec 22, 2025
New Year, New Adventures With Wisconsin State Park System First Day Hikes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to join the DNR at one of several First Day Hikes scheduled at state properties on New Year's Day.
From Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee County to Pattison State Park in Douglas County, First Day Hikes are scheduled across Wisconsin.
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Retired Rick
Dec 18, 2025
Wisconsinites Invited To Participate In Wisconsin Conservation Congress Resolution Process
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process.
The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsins natural resources.
Each year, residents have an opportunity to submit ideas as resolutions to the WCC.
Wisconsinites can submit proposed resolutions via the online process beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
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Retired Rick
Dec 17, 2025
Storied Past, Bright Future: Whats To Come For The Wisconsin State Park System
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System throughout 2025. As the new year approaches, the DNR encourages visitors to join in the celebration by looking to the future.
During its 125th year, the Wisconsin State Park System completed a number of large projects, held more than 1,500 events and programs and welcomed almost 21 million visitors.
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Retired Rick
Dec 15, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award.
Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action is symbolic of Wisconsins hunting heritage. This honor represents an outdoor tradition enjoyed responsibly, respectfully and safely.
Examples of potential award nominations could be those who assist other hunters in finding their lost game, help find lost equipment, mentor novice hunters or help protect our shared natural resources.
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