Explore Public Hunting Lands This Fall
Plus, Water Week And Catch-And-Release Tips
With millions of acres of public land available across the state, we help simplify the search for the perfect hunting spot with the free Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile app and online tools.
The DNR’s Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile app has everything hunters need in one place, including maps, cover types, shooting hours and chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing locations.
Additional online public land mapping tools include:
For more information on public lands in Wisconsin, visit the DNR Public Access Lands webpage.
Celebrate World Water Week: Learn About Wisconsin’s Lakes
It’s easy to fall in love with Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes. The DNR partners with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and citizens to help protect and maintain our amazing natural resources while providing some of the best recreational opportunities in the nation. More than 600 lake organizations and thousands of volunteers play a leadership role in the stewardship of Wisconsin’s lakes.
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Catch-And-Release Responsibly
Catch-and-release fishing has been an important part of recreational fishing for some time, and the practice continues to increase in popularity with many throughout the state, as anglers have come to value many fish species – like trout, bass and muskellunge – more for their sporting qualities than as table fare.
Here are some responsible catch-and-release tips:
- Land the fish as quickly as possible.
- Keep the fish in the water as much as possible.
- Handle the fish as little as possible. Use wet hands or gloves.
- If the fish is deeply hooked, cut the line and let the fish go.
- Treat the fish gently throughout the release.
Following the above guidelines will help improve the fish’s chance of survival after release and allow another angler to enjoy the thrill of catching a quality Wisconsin fish.
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Registration Renewing Soon? Take Advantage Of A Specialty License Plate Rebate!
Is it time to renew your vehicle registration? In the market for a new car?
Enjoy a sweet deal for Wisconsin wildlife and your wallet! The Wisconsin DNR is offering a $25 rebate for every purchase of an Endangered Resources license plate in 2021. Sales of Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources license plates raise money for the conservation of endangered species and over 700 state natural areas.
So far, Endangered Resources license plate holders have helped save species on the brink of extinction including bald eagles, trumpeter swans and more. Take your support for Wisconsin’s wildlife on the road when you upgrade your plate.
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