Wisconsin DNR

Wisconsin wildlife officials estimate Wisconsin's wolf population currently stands at about 970 animals.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration is trying again to limit the amount of chemicals known as PFAS in groundwater. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Evers authorized the Department of Natural Resources last week to begin work on administrative rules establishing limits.

WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talk about what’s happening with birds in the region right now in this episode of All Things Outdoors.

There’s no shortage of beautiful places to get outside in the Northwoods.But how you can enjoy those places and what to expect from them changes based on their designation.As part of WXPR’s We Live Up Here series, Katie Thoresen introduces us to State Natural Areas and a man being honored for dedicating his life to preserving them.

There’s no shortage of beautiful places to get outside in the Northwoods.But how you can enjoy those places and what to expect from them changes based on their designation.As part of WXPR’s We Live Up Here series, Katie Thoresen introduces us to State Natural Areas and a man being honored for dedicating his life to preserving them.

Summer is winding down and many hunters are starting to think about the fall seasons.

There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy and right now is a great time to see what food sources the woods can provide.In this week’s All Things Outdoors we’re digging into the topic of foraging.

New administrative rules for PFAS in Wisconsin are now in effect.The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board approved the weakened rules earlier this year.

In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about reports coming off the lakes.

The DNR announced online officials would release a new draft plan for public review in the spring of 2022.