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Michigan DNR highlights and public notices (Jan. 8 – 20, 2026) Showcasing the DNR: Conservation Officer Cadet Academy The Michigan DNR’s January 15 newsletter introduced the department’s first Conservation Officer Cadet Academy held July 6 – 11 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Center in Roscommon. Nineteen participants experienced a regimented schedule that included 5:30 a.m. wake‑ups, classroom lessons on conservation law, fish and game regulations, and hands‑on training…

MyDNR – Embrace the Season: Winter Activities Await (Dec 22 2025) The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrated the holiday season with announcements about outdoor activities and special offers. Key highlights included: The email concluded with donation appeals and reminders to explore Indiana’s natural resources. MyDNR – Bringing Holiday Excitement to the Great Outdoors (Nov 25 2025) In…

Survey Request: Wildlife Express Newsletter (Jan 7 2026) Idaho Fish and Game invited Wildlife Express newsletter subscribers to complete a survey to improve the publication. The survey asked readers to share their preferences and suggestions, and noted that it closes on January 17. The email encouraged participants to click a link to complete the survey. 2026 Nonresident Tag Drawing Results Available…

Survey Request: Wildlife Express Newsletter (Jan 7 2026) Idaho Fish and Game invited Wildlife Express newsletter subscribers to complete a survey to improve the publication. The survey asked readers to share their preferences and suggestions, and noted that it closes on January 17. The email encouraged participants to click a link to complete the survey.…

Survey Request: Wildlife Express Newsletter (Jan 7 2026) Idaho Fish and Game invited Wildlife Express newsletter subscribers to complete a survey to improve the publication. The survey asked readers to share their preferences and suggestions, and noted that it closes on January 17. The email encouraged participants to click a link to complete the survey.…

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Oct 29–Nov 3 2025) Hunters Encouraged to Donate Deer to Help Food‑Insecure Residents (Oct 29 2025): The Wisconsin DNR urged hunters to support the Deer Donation Program, which has provided more than 4 million pounds of venison since 2000. With over 700 000 Wisconsinites receiving food assistance in 2024, demand for donated venison is expected to grow.…

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Oct 28–Nov 12 2025) Weekly Digest Bulletin (Nov 2 2025): The Minnesota DNR’s early‑November digest highlighted key fall activities. It proposed a year‑round bass season with separate harvest and catch‑and‑release periods and shared fall fishing tips for bass, pike and muskie anglers. The bulletin noted that netting season for cisco and whitefish opens on designated…

Missouri Department of Conservation MDC Weekly Digest Bulletin (Nov 2 2025): The Missouri Department of Conservation’s digest highlighted several news releases. It reminded deer hunters about new regulations for the 2025‑26 season: the rule requiring high‑risk deer parts to be transported out of the county was removed, but restrictions remain for importing deer/elk/moose carcasses from outside Missouri;…

Missouri DNR — Mid‑October 2025 Highlights Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Queen City: Assistance package to upgrade the wastewater treatment facility and collection system. Huntsville: ~$3.1M in support to rehabilitate and replace segments of the sewer collection system. New Florence: ~$1.3M to modernize aging wastewater infrastructure; Phase 1 scope and timeline announced. State Parks: Managed Deer Hunts…

Wisconsin DNR — Mid‑October 2025 Highlights As Leaves Fall, Wildfire Danger Increases Advisory noting elevated fire danger driven by dry, windy conditions and abundant leaf litter. Guidance included checking daily fire danger, permits, and postponing burns until safer conditions (or snow cover) return. Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Open House Public open house featuring educational stations…