Stories tagged: "DNR"

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Our Wisconsin 3 Things to Know Ahead of the Opening of Deer Season in Wisconsin

If you are a Wisconsin deer hunter, you probably know that bow season started in mid-September. However, rifle season is almost upon us. The Wisconsin Department of Resources (DNR) has only made two changes since last year—a reduced amount of antlerless permits in two northern counties.

Jessica Lee Jessica Lee November 17, 2022 12:44 pm CST
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Our Wisconsin What’s Happening This Weekend? Your UpNorth Guide of What to Do, Where to Go

Whether it's food, music, or outdoor adventures, there’s always something to do in Wisconsin. Check out this list for our recommendations!

Cherita Booker Cherita Booker November 10, 2022 4:34 pm CST
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Our Wisconsin ‘Check Out’ Wisconsin’s State Parks, Literally. Twenty Libraries to Offer Free Passes Starting Nov. 1, More to Come in 2023

Books, newspapers, magazines, movies, and... state park passes? Starting Nov. 1, card holders will be able to check out more than usual at select Wisconsin libraries!

Christina Lorey Christina Lorey October 19, 2022 1:37 pm CDT
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Courts Conservative State Justices Side with GOP Legislators on Blocking a Governor from Making Appointments

Former Gov. Scott Walker’s appointees still have a majority on the state Natural Resources Board after the state Supreme Court said a board member can refuse to step down—more than a year after his term expired.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow June 29, 2022 12:06 pm CDT
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Natural Resources ‘Back to the Dark Ages’ for Water Protection as a Judge Kills DNR Enforcement of PFAS

State’s big business lobby, WMC, successfully argues the Legislature has to list the chemicals and write the rules—even though it might never do that.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow April 12, 2022 4:44 pm CDT

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Old World Wisconsin Sleigh Ride Our Wisconsin Old World Wisconsin Provides a Historical ‘Home for the Holidays’
Sports Meet the UW-Madison Student Up for NFL Fan of the Year
Holidays Lifestyle How Many of These Wisconsin Holiday Foods Have You Tried?
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Natural Resources Firefighting foam is a common source of PFAS pollution. (Shutterstock)
Natural Resources Former DNR Leader Says a Renegade Board Member Is Part of Republicans’ Plan to Undermine Water Rules, Unseat Gov. Evers

George Meyer blames the state’s major business lobby for encouraging a member to stay past his term as a way to fight PFAS standards.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow February 11, 2022 2:42 pm CST
Politics UW-Madison researchers estimate that hunters and poachers wiped out as much as a third of Wisconsin's gray wolf population after their removal from the federal endangered species list this year. (Photo via National Parks Service)
Politics DNR’s Governing Board, Led by GOP Donor Refusing to Leave After His Term Expired, Approves High Wolf Kill

DNR Secretary to Walker appointee: “I’m out of order? You’re the one sitting in someone else’s chair!”

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring August 11, 2021 5:33 pm CDT