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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on M… · 1d

DNR re-extends Wisconsin air quality alert from wildfire smoke for fifth time

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources re-extended its air quality alert statewide as wildfire smoke lingers.

WFRV Green Bay on MSN · 5d

DNR urges limited outdoor activity as wildfire smoke worsens Wisconsin air quality

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to limit time outdoors over the next 48 hours due to deteriorating air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke. According to the DNR, widespread unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.

Madison.com · 1d

Advisory for wildfire smoke for Wisconsin extended to noon Tuesday

Although conditions have improved in neighboring states, Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to impact Wisconsin's surface air quality into Tuesday, officials said.

Bear's head freed from plastic jar in Wisconsin

KARE-TV Minneapolis St. Paul … · 17h

Jar Head: Young bear freed from plastic jug in northwestern Wisconsin

CABLE, Wis — A young bear is seeing the world more clearly now after wandering for at least a week with its head stuck in a plastic jar. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help free the two-year-old sow that was spotted moving across Bayfield, Douglas and Sawyer Counties.

The Center Square on MSN · 1d

Wisconsin DNR removes jar from bear's head

The bear had been reported with a jar on its head on July 26 and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services department followed reports and attempted to trap the bear for a week before successfully capturing the bear after using an immobilization drug on Sunday and then cutting the jar off the bear’s head.

CBS News · 1d

Wisconsin wildlife officials detail race to rescue bear with jar on its head

A bear that spent more than a week with its head stuck in a jar is now free from the container. Jason Rantala spoke with some people who followed the bear's nearly 50-mile journey.

24mon MSN

Line 5 Wisconsin reroute hearings on permits, proposals begin Aug. 12

A series of challenges to permits and approvals for a new 41-mile section of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline will take place ...

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Wisconsin DNR urges property owners to monitor for spongy moths

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging property owners to monitor their trees for signs of spongy moths.

Wisconsin DNR sending firefighters to help combat wildfires in western US, Canada

Wisconsin is currently at low risk for wildfires, and the DNR is sending firefighters to help other states and Canada manage ...

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Wisconsin DNR Seeks Participants for Accessible Gun Deer Hunt for Disabled Hunters

Wisconsin DNR encourages hunters with disabilities to join fall Gun Deer Hunt; registration ends Sept. 15, 2025.

WFRV Green Bay on MSN8d

25 deaths reported in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, Wisconsin DNR urges safety

Wisconsin officials are urging UTV riders to wear their seatbelts following a sharp rise in fatal crashes across the state ...

17hon MSN

DNR announces members of new Wolf Advisory Committee

The Department of Natural Resources in late July finalized the membership of its new Wolf Advisory Committee. The group is intended to provide guidance to the DNR on wolf management issues.

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul on MSN8d

Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts

Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.

Duluth News Tribune2y

Wisconsin DNR wants your salamander sightings - Duluth News Tribune

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report any observations of mudpuppies they may accidentally catch while fishing this winter with the species ...

DNR investigating swan illegally shot in Langlade County

A spokesperson with the DNR says because the investigation is ongoing, the DNR is unable to release any further details.

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