DNR Archive
Day 4 sturgeon spearing update on Lake Winnebago | By Ryan Koenigs
February 11, 2020 – Fond du Lac, WI – Tuesday, February 11 was day 4 of the 2020 sturgeon spearing season, meaning 25% of the season is now complete. There were 35 lake sturgeon harvested today with 15 fish coming from Lake Winnebago and 20 from the Upriver Lakes.
VIDEO | Restoring lake sturgeon to the Upper Wolf River | By Ryan Koenigs
December 10, 2019 – There are plenty of sturgeon spearers in the Washington County area and neighbors at Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg are familiar with the sturgeon reintroduction process. A bit further north the DNR is working on a lake sturgeon restoration project. Ryan Koenigs submitted the story
Deer Carcass Waste Dumpster at Jackson State Wildlife area | By Dan Nehls
Jackson, WI – The Department of Natural Resources has a deer carcass Dumpster this year at a DNR owned lot in the Jackson State Wildlife area on Division Rd. between Hwy 60 and Pleasant Valley Road. “This is the first year we’ve had this resource available in the county
Deer Carcass Waste Dumpster at Jackson State Wildlife area | By Dan Nehls
Jackson, WI – The Department of Natural Resources has a deer carcass Dumpster this year at a DNR owned lot in the Jackson State Wildlife area on Division Rd. between Hwy 60 and Pleasant Valley Road. “This is the first year we’ve had this resource available in the county
VIDEO | Remember the bear sighting in West Bend in April??
May 21, 2019 – West Bend, WI – It was April 11, 2019 when DNR warden Bill Mitchell asked for help from the community regarding a reported bear sighting on Decorah Road just west of Silverbrook Drive. Now, WISN Channel 12 has an update as a black bear has
Winnebago system sturgeon spawning run headed to final stage below Shawano Dam | By Ryan Koenigs
April 26, 2019 – Shawano Co., WI – Attention Sturgeon Enthusiasts: We had three crews out tagging lake sturgeon on the Wolf River system on Thursday, April 25 with effort spaced from New London to almost Pella on the Embarrass River and Shiocton to Hwy 156 on the Wolf River. Below
Winnebago system sturgeon spawning run | By Ryan Koenigs
April 25, 2019 – Outagamie Co., WI – The sturgeon are spawning up the Wolf River. If you’ve never been up north in Shiocton, New London or Shawano to witness the event it’s worth the day trip. The post and photo below are from Ryan Koenigs Senior Fisheries Biologist /
Winnebago System Sturgeon spawning run | By Ryan Koenigs
April 24, 2019 – Outagamie Co., WI – The sturgeon are spawning and chasing up the Wolf River. If you’ve never been up north in Shiocton, New London or Shawano to witness the event it’s worth the day trip. The post and photo below are from Ryan Koenigs Senior Fisheries
High risk for burning in Washington County | By Ron Naab
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Washington County, Waukesha County, weather, West Bend No comments
April 20, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – It is a dangerous time of the year for wildland/grass fires. Because the ground is wet and muddy, doesn’t indicate we can safely burn dead vegetation, brush piles, etc. The last few days Washington County and southeastern Wisconsin have experienced dry,
VIDEO | DNR seeks help in confirming possible bear sighting in West Bend
April 11, 2019 – West Bend, WI – The DNR is looking for help following a report of a possible bear sighting in West Bend. Jim Rubenzer lives on Decorah Road, in the 1400 block about a block west of Silverbrook Drive. He said Tuesday morning, April 9 around
VIDEO | Day 2 Sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago and the Upriver Lakes | By Ryan Koenigs
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Sports, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Feb. 10, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI – Opening weekend of the 2019 sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago System is now complete. There were 108 fish harvested today, Sunday, Feb. 10, with 56 coming from Lake Winnebago and 52 from the Upriver Lakes. The two-day harvest total
Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing | By Ryan Koenigs
Feb. 9, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI – Day 1 of the 2019 sturgeon spearing season is in the books and what started as a cold morning turned into a pretty nice afternoon. Coming into the season, we were anticipating a full 16-day season on Lake Winnebago and
West Bend Police investigating bait pile by Regner Park
Feb. 2, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police and the DNR are investigating a bait pile of corn placed on Silverbrook Drive just west of Tenth Avenue. The pile of corn was spotted on Thursday, Jan. 31. Police confirmed they were called to the area. City
DNR mourns the death of Forester stationed at Pike Lake State Park
Sept. 18, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Heavy hearts today at the Pike Lake office of the DNR as word spreads about the death of Forester Julie Peltier. “She was extremely popular and had been at Pike Lake for years,” said DNR warden Bill Mitchell. “Every year she helped
Huge turnout for DNR and Wis. Conservation Congress Annual meeting | By Brett Weir
April 12, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – The Department of Natural Resources Annual Spring Fish & Wildlife Public Hearing & Wisconsin Conservation Congress Annual Spring County meeting was held before a full house Monday, April 9 at UW-Washington County. A “feisty group” at Washington County’s Spring Hearing Monday night.
DNR & Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings are April 9 | By Bernie Newman
April 9, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – The Department of Natural Resources and The Wisconsin Conservation Congress will hold their Spring Hearings this Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. There is a new venue this year. It will be held at UW Washington County. To view
Neighbor in Town of Addison calls Washington Co. Sheriff about wolf in his yard
Dec. 8, 2017 – Town of Addison, WI – Washington County Sheriff’s got a call Saturday morning about a wolf in a field on William Tell Drive in the Town of Addison. “The homeowner said they thought they saw a wolf,” said Deputy Brian Herbst. “It was out in
In effect immediately the DNR notes changes in deer and turkey tagging
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Sports, Washington County, Waukesha County No comments
Sept. 27, Washington Co., WI -The 2017-2019 biennial budget recently signed by Gov. Scott Walker includes changes in deer and turkey tagging that are going into effect immediately. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is currently implementing changes involving the use of deer and turkey carcass tags and hopes
DNR checks out remains following report of possible coyote in West Bend
Sept. 21, 2017 – West Bend, WI – “We found it Sunday morning in our driveway and Dave got a picture before the maggots and things got in.” A normal call for DNR Warden Bill Mitchell as he checked out a report from a neighbor in West Bend who
Hot topics for DNR annual spring hearing: Back tags, online voting and a hunting season for sandhill cranes
April 11, 20217 – Town of Polk, WI – There were 117 people that turned out Monday night in Washington County for the DNR’s Spring Fish and Wildlife Public Hearing at the Washington County Fair Park. There were a couple hot topics on the night including whether
DNR Spring Fish and Wildlife Public Hearing tonight at Washington County Fair Park
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Education, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Politics, Washington County No comments
April 10, 2017 – Town of Polk, WI – There’s expected to be a large turnout tonight at the Washington County Fair Park for the annual DNR Spring Fish and Wildlife Public Hearing and The Wisconsin Conservation Congress Annual Spring County Conservation meeting. According to the DNR there will be