Natural Connections: Journey Through Fall
"Every year, when the air turns crisp, the dogbane leaves glow lemony from the ditches, and the ash leaves fade to mustard in the swamps, I feel the urge to travel."
DNR To Lift Deer Baiting & Feeding Bans In Washburn, Barron, Polk Counties In October; Burnett County Ban To Remain
Bans In Effect In 3 Counties Until Oct. 5.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Sept. 16, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open Sept. 17
Hunt Smart & Safe This Deer Season.
Natural Connections: The Bear Who Gave Us A Sunset
"Our new campsite, chosen after the bear invaded our previous one, offered up a gorgeous sunset."
Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Elk Or Moose This Hunting Season
Learn about the differences between elk and white-tailed deer below using the DNR’s comparison guide.
Governor Evers Approves WIS 27 Resurfacing Project In Sawyer County
Work includes adding centerline rumble strips and repairing guardrail.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Sept. 2, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: The Purpose Of Ghost Pipe
Ghost pipe is a flower who contains no chlorophyll and must get its nutrients from a tree through a mushroom.
So Far This Year, 11 People Have Died In ATV/UTV Crashes In Wisconsin
DNR Asks ATV/UTV Riders To ‘Think Smart Before You Start This Labor Day Weekend’
Help Slow The Spread Of CWD This Deer Season
DNR is asking deer hunters to join in efforts to protect state’s deer herd, help slow spread of chronic wasting disease.
Wisconsin DNR’s Newest Land Managers – Goats
There is a special class of new land managers working at the Brule River State Forest.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Aug. 28, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Wisconsin DNR Investigating Fish Kill In Isabelle Creek
DNR staff have observed over 600 dead trout and a variety of dead forage fish species in Isabelle Creek
Natural Connections: Bryozoans
Bryozoans are a colony of tiny invertebrates that cling to the stem of an aquatic plant.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Aug. 19, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: Bird Banding
"I think this is a fascinating practice, which is especially useful since this fall I’m headed back to school where I hope to continue to do bird research this year!"
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Aug. 14, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Scrub, Fog Sealing Planned On Segment Of WIS 77 In Ashland And Sawyer Counties
Sealing both directions is expected to take three days.
Natural Connections: The Magical Mesic Forest
"Anne Torrey was a student in both my Natural Connections writing workshop last winter, and my Master Naturalist training this spring"
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Friday, Aug. 5, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
2022 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 15
The Wisconsin DNR today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase.
Natural Connections: Deer Flies (My Dad Suggested #$%& Deer Flies As The Title)
"It's natural to curse these blood-drinkers and cheer the wasps who eat them."
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Friday, Jul. 29, 2022
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
