Wisconsin wolf hunt not allowed, DNR announces after court ruling
The Wisconsin DNR announced that it is not authorized to implement a wolf hunt after a court ruling returned them to the endangered species list.
Wisconsin sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday
Wisconsin's annual sturgeon spearing season begins Saturday and runs for 16 days or until any of the pre-determined harvest caps are met.
Waukesha County deer farm CWD cases confirmed
Two white-tailed deer at a Waukesha County farm have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Wisconsin DATCP confirmed Thursday.
'Never felt so helpless': Moose attacks Iditarod sled dog team for nearly an hour
A bull moose in Alaska attacked the sled dog team training for the upcoming Iditarod race. Four animals were injured but are now recovering.
Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed
A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.
Wisconsin man gored by buck, rescued by firefighters
A Wisconsin man is lucky to be alive after being gored by a buck near Portage.
Shark attack leaves California surfer dead on Christmas Eve
A shark attack off State Parks Beach in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve left a surfer dead, authorities said Friday.
Wisconsin ice fishing, invasive species protection reminders: DNR
The Wisconsin DNR and UW-Extension are asking ice anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when fishing this winter.
New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post
Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.
Wisconsin DNR: Report black bear den locations for new study
The Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to report any black bear den locations they find across Wisconsin to support a new research study.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Wisconsin gun deer hunt: Opening weekend harvest total announced
The Wisconsin DNR announced the preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the state’s 170th gun deer season.
Wisconsin wolf hunt: DNR broke law, judge says
A Wisconsin judge says the state DNR violated the law by not immediately scheduling a wolf hunting season after federal protections were removed.
Wisconsin gun deer season: Hunters gear up at Fleet Farm
As Wisconsin gun deer hunters got their gear ready for the weekend, Fleet Farm hosted its annual ''Orange Friday'' for the 10th year.
Barn owl nest in Wisconsin, 1st documented in 20+ years
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported on Thursday, Nov. 18 that a rare barn owl nest was documented in Wisconsin for the first time in more than 20 years.
Wisconsin gun deer season: Hunter safety reminders from DNR
The Wisconsin DNR reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season.
Wisconsin deer season: Ammo shortage impacts gun hunt
Wisconsin's gun deer season is a week away, and ammunition may be harder for hunters to find this year.
Alligator found hiding under unaware Florida resident's car
The Collier County Sheriff's Office shared images of the sneaky reptile.
US wolf protections heads to federal courtroom
U.S. government attorneys will appear before a federal judge Friday to defend a decision from the waning days of the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country, as Republican-led states have sought to drive down wolf numbers through aggressive hunting and trapping.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.