Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Jan 20, 2026
Wisconsinites Reminded 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.
Wisconsin residents are invited to submit ideas as proposed resolutions now through Monday, Feb. 9. An individual may submit no more than two resolutions per year, and the resolutions must meet the following criteria:
The concern must be of statewide impact.
The concern must be practical, achievable and reasonable.
The concern must be within the mission and vision of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress.
Those interested in submitting a resolution can visit the DNR and WCCs Spring Hearings webpage.
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Retired Rick
Jan 17, 2026
Wisconsin NRB Meeting Jan. 28
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 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 7-8 as listed on the agenda.
The public is encouraged to watch the January meeting on the DNRs YouTube channel.
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Retired Rick
Jan 17, 2026
Help Protect Our Waters By Reducing Winter Salt Use
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 26-30, 2026.
Winter Salt Awareness Week will include a series of YouTube livestreams featuring speakers and topics focused on the true impacts of salt and ways to be a freshwater advocate.
Speakers and topics include:
Monday, Jan. 26, Megan Rippy and Dr. Stan Grant (Virginia Tech) discuss their research on freshwater salinization.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, Phil Sexton (Maryland) and Aron Rodman (West Bend, WI) discuss their experience with using salt-reduction practices in winter maintenance.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, Martin Tirado (Snow & Ice Management Association) and Jim Turban (Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services Co.) discuss implementing Smart Salting contracts for winter property maintenance.
Thursday, Jan. 29, Connie Fortin (Bolton & Menk) and Wilf Nixon (Department of Public Works, Pella, IA) discuss engineering solutions to reduce salt use.
Friday, Jan. 30, Abby Hileman (Izaak Walton League of America) and Mary Rooney (EnviroAce) will discuss ways to mobilize action in your community and advocate for change.
Friday, Jan. 30, Laura Eaton (Friends of the Rouge) and Paige Vicholoa-Silva (Farmington River Watershed Association) discuss monitoring for salt in your local waterbodies.
Register in advance or watch afterward on the Wisconsin Salt Wise YouTube Channel.
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Retired Rick
Jan 13, 2026
Winter Free Fishing Weekend Opens Doors To The Outdoors Jan. 17-18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing.
Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives families, friends and newcomers an opportunity give fishing a try or introduce another to the sport. Fishing offers more than just a chance to hook a fish it is a great way to connect with nature, share time with loved ones, learn about Wisconsins aquatic resources and put some delicious food on your table.
During Winter Free Fishing Weekend, residents and nonresidents may fish most state waters without purchasing a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp (see exceptions regarding trout waters).
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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