Gov. Evers Declares State Of Emergency In Wisconsin Due To Elevated Wildfire Conditions

The Wisconsin DNR has issued a Red Flag Warning for today for many Wisconsin counties.

Natural Connections: The Glowing Attraction Of Spiders

The luminous fluorescence of adult female crab spiders attracts more insects to the flowers where they wait in ambush.

Natural Connections: Wings In Winter

"While we may not be thinking about butterflies during this long winter, they are out there surviving…hopefully."

Could Your Horse Benefit From A Trail Ride?

"Taking your horse on a trail ride can relax them and calm their minds from the stress of always having to do things right."

Natural Connections: Aurora Magic

"The light-gathering powers of a camera lens can pick up on the greens, reds, and purples that are actually being emitted and show us just how vivid the lights truly are."

Natural Connections: Facebook Post And Frog Phenology

"I created this audio and animation in the spring of 2020 while working from home."

Bonus Harvest Authorizations For Wisconsin Spring Turkey Season Available Beginning Today

The Wisconsin DNR will begin selling 2023 bonus spring turkey harvest authorizations on Monday, March 20, with a designated sale date for each zone.

Natural Connections: More Bear Babies

A black bear cub is placed in stocking hat to keep him warm during the process.

Natural Connections: Snowshoe Field Trip

Over the course of 2 days, 102 third graders learned about winter ecology on the Mammal Tour at the North End Trailhead.

Natural Connections: Glacial Refugia

Millennia after glaciation, the Northwoods of Wisconsin have become a refugium for species trying to survive a modern climate.

Natural Connections: The Wandering Grosbeak

Evening grosbeaks are beautiful and infrequent winter visitors to our feeders.

Wisconsin DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations

The Wisconsin DNR encourages the public to report any black bear den locations they find across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin DNR Publishes 2022 Fish Stocking Summary

Over Six Million Fish Stocked Throughout Wisconsin Waterbodies.

Permanent Ice Shanty Removal Dates For Wisconsin Approaching

The Wisconsin DNR reminds ice anglers that it’s time to remove their permanent ice shanties from Wisconsin’s waters.

Natural Connections: 'The Last Of Us' In Real Life

"I discovered something that made even my mushroom guy go 'wow!' Not that’s a successful hike."

Natural Connections: Bear Babies

One of the student researchers from UW Stevens Point looks and listens for signs of cubs in an active bear den.

Natural Connections: Patterns In Sand

The lichens and mosses here are gripping on to sand grains eroded from the cliffs above the sea caves in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

DNR To Host Virtual Listening Session For Proposed Wolf Management Plan

Registration is required by noon CST on Feb. 6 for anyone wishing to provide comment.

Natural Connections: Two Shades Of Nuthatch

"Whatever the reason, I’m enjoying the abundance of cute alarm clocks at my window."

Natural Connections: Scatology In The Classroom And On The Trail

"'Ewww!!!' exclaimed the second graders as I pulled a large rubber replica of bear scat out of the tub."

Natural Connections: Foraging Fervor

Warning: this essay might make you hungry!

Early Catch And Release Season For Trout Opens On Jan. 7, 2023

Do you know the physical differences between Wisconsin’s four species of inland trout?

Natural Connections: Wings On The Ground

"Winter storms are a well-publicized source of mortality for monarchs in the preserves."

Barron County Snowmobile Trails To Open This Saturday

Lakes are not safe for travel. It is recommended to stay off the lakes.