Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Jul 23, 2025
DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2025 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 50,287 birds this season, a 14% increase from the five-year average.
The 2025 spring turkey season started on April 12 with the two-day youth hunt for hunters under 16 years old. A total of 3,981 birds were registered during the youth hunt, an increase from 3,967 in 2024.
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Retired Rick
Jul 22, 2025
Special Fall Hunting And Trapping Season Application Deadlines Approaching
e Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers that less than two weeks remain to apply for bobcat and fisher permits or a chance to hunt sharp-tailed grouse this fall.
The harvest of bobcat and fisher is regulated through a special permitting system, and harvest permits are awarded through a preference point lottery system. To receive a permit, a hunter must apply by the Aug. 1 deadline and be a drawing winner.
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Retired Rick
Jul 19, 2025
Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.
The data from this survey is used as part of the overall survey of breeding waterfowl in North America, and the information helps the DNR make management decisions about waterfowl in Wisconsin.
The survey has been conducted annually since 1973, except for 2020 (due to the pandemic). Survey results are best interpreted as trends over several years rather than year-to-year comparisons.
Surveyors estimated the states 2025 breeding duck population at 564,693 birds, a 7% increase from the 2024 estimate and 26.9% above the long-term average. The 2025 mallard breeding population estimate is 149,568 birds, 2% higher than 2024 but lower than the long-term average. Wood duck populations decreased 1.8% from last year but remain 5.1% above the long-term average.
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Retired Rick
Jul 17, 2025
DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2025 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting and trapping outlook for a variety of popular game species.
These forecasts outline what hunters and trappers across the state can expect while pursuing their favorite game species. In addition to information about specific game species, they also include helpful reminders about public land access opportunities, game registration requirements and season dates.
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Retired Rick
Jul 17, 2025
DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2024 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes.
The DNR raises millions of yearling and fingerling fish to stock into Wisconsin waters every year. Over 5 million fish were stocked in 2024, which helped fulfill the quotas submitted by county fisheries biologists.
Stocking helps boost natural fish populations where natural reproduction can no longer support the fishery, maintain or restore existing fisheries and support recreational fishing opportunities. Stocking is also used to evaluate management actions or fish culture techniques.
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Retired Rick
Jul 3, 2025
Governor Announces Outdoor Industry Award Winners; Wisconsin State Park System Honored
Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Tourisms Office of Outdoor Recreation recently announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governors Outdoor Industry Awards, and the Wisconsin State Park System was honored with Destination of the Year.
The newly created awards honor the outstanding accomplishments that drive economic impact and elevate the profile of Wisconsins thriving outdoor industry and of the state as a top outdoor recreation destination. Across seven categories, 75 nominations were received for individuals, destinations and organizations. Winners were announced and nominees were recognized at a special celebration on June 26, 2025.
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Retired Rick
Jul 3, 2025
Spring Surveys Show An Increase For Pheasants While Ruffed Grouse Numbers Remain Strong
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant.
Pheasant observations were above the five-year average for the second consecutive year. The results of the ruffed grouse survey showed a slight decrease from 2024, but numbers were still significantly up from the five-year average. Find these wildlife survey reports and others on the Wisconsin Wildlife Reports webpage.
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Jul 2, 2025
From: Dale Lang
Subject: 2025 Northern Region Retirees Luncheons
July 8Ten Point
Aug 12--Shamrock
Sept 9CTs
Oct 14Tilted Loon
Nov 11Dinky Diner
Dec 9Town Pump
For our lunches, we meet starting at 11:00 and eat at noon, except as noted below.
Dinky Diner, 130 N Brown St, Rhinelander. https://www.facebook.com/TerrieandRicksDinkyDiner They have reopened in a new location, with a meeting room! We may want to order when we get there, to avoid overloading the kitchen, if there are many of us. Well work with the staff.
Ten Point Bar & Grill, 3983 Harshaw Rd, Harshaw. https://www.facebook.com/tenpointmandr/ Note, they open at noon.
Shamrock Pub N Eatery, downtown Lake Tomahawk, 7235 Bradley Street (Hwy 47). http://www.shamrocklaketom.com/
CTs Deli, downtown Rhinelander, 17 N Brown St. http://cheftomsdeli.com/ We usually have the Community Room. Since this is a deli, you order your drinks and food at the counter, pick up your drinks, then they call your name when your food is ready, and you get it from the food counter.
Tilted Loon Saloon, 1969 Co Rd L, Tomahawk, on Lake Nokomis. https://www.tiltedloon.com/
Town Pump, 7161 Highway 8, 7 miles west of Rhinelander. https://townpumprhi.com/
Spouses, guests, etc. are welcome to join us.
Retirees from other parts of the state who now live in the area are welcome, also. Folks who have moved out of the area may remain on the email list. Some on the list are spouses of deceased retirees, who have requested to remain on.
Retired Rick
Jun 18, 2025
Help Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators During Pollinator Week
Celebrate Wisconsins Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat And Volunteering rusty patched bumble bee perched on a purple flower
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and supporting the Endangered Resources Fund.
Most of Wisconsin's pollinators are bees (Wisconsin has over 400 native species, including 20 bumble bee species), butterflies and moths. Wisconsin's pollinators also include hummingbirds and some beetles and flies. These animals and other pollinators visit flowering plants and transfer pollen from flower to flower. This practice helps plants grow fruits and seeds, and encourages genetic diversity.
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Retired Rick
Jun 11, 2025
Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 25 EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this release stated the incorrect meeting date in the headline. That error has been corrected above.
MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the June meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the University of WisconsinParkside, Student Center, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7 as listed on the agenda.
The public is encouraged to watch the June meeting on the DNRs YouTube channel.
The deadline to register for public appearance requests and to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted. In-person public appearances are also welcome.
During the June meeting, the Board will be considering:
Request adoption of Board Order WM-17-24, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 10 related to the 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
Request adoption of Board Order FH-10-24, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 20 and 21 relating to changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management Spring Hearing rule)
The Board will also receive a report on the 2025 Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearing Advisory Question Summary and Convention, an informational briefing on the 125th Anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System, a presentation on Ozone Non-attainment Issues in Southeastern Wisconsin and an overview of the DNR's boating safety program, wake boats and aquatic invasive species considerations.
The complete June NRB meeting agenda is available on the DNR website.
In addition to being encouraged to watch the upcoming meeting, there are opportunities for the public to testify and to submit written comments about issues that come before the NRB. More information regarding public participation at Board meetings is available on the DNR website.
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