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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CWD in Fond du Lac County deer, DNR confirms

The Wisconsin DNR confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in the town of Eldorado, within 10 miles of Winnebago County.

Penguins puzzled over pumpkin bubbles at Milwaukee County Zoo

Penguins experienced some bubble trouble at the Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin on Wednesday, Oct. 27, as zoo staff introduced Halloween-themed items to enclosures.