Spring Fish and Wildlife hearings help gather input on how Wisconsin’s resources should be managed.
In person hearings happen in every county in Wisconsin on April 13th starting at 6:00 p.m.
People will also be able to comment online.
Natural Resources Board member Bill Smith says it’s a great opportunity for citizen participation.
“This whole spring hearing is to hear questions that sometimes are controversial, or they're questions that people have strong opinions, and it gives you a chance to express your opinion and your voice,” said Smith.
“Those people that chose to communicate directly with the board… I encourage you to participate in the spring hearing process as well.”
At the in-person meetings, DNR Staff and Wisconsin Conservation Congress delegates will be on hand to discuss issues and answer questions.
The public is invited to provide feedback on a variety of fish, wildlife and other natural resources-related topics as part of the spring hearing process. The public is encouraged to provide feedback through a QR code available at spring hearing locations on April 13, or online from 6 p.m. on April 13 through 6 p.m. on April 15. For those who prefer to do so in person, several paper input forms will be available at each in-person meeting.
Event Details
Wisconsin Conservation Congress & DNR Fish And Wildlife Spring Hearings When: April 13, 2026, 6-9 p.m. Where: Find the meeting location for each county using the Spring Hearing Locations List online
Online Spring Hearing Public Input When: Beginning at 6 p.m. on April 13 through 6 p.m. on April 15 Where: Virtual, on the DNR's Spring Hearing webpage
