Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NR Board) sets policy for the Department of Natural Resources and exercises authority and responsibility in accordance with governing statutory provisions.
Chapter 15 of the Wisconsin Statutes delineates the formal duties of the seven-member board. Board Members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. Three members each must be selected from the northern and southern portions of the state and one member serves at large. Terms expire on May 1.
The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month except for July and November. Board meetings are held at the DNR Building in Madison from November through April and at locations throughout the state from May through October. Board meeting dates and locations are listed in the Natural Resources Board Calendar.
Meeting agendas are posted two weeks prior to each meeting.
Briefs of action, a summary of motions made and votes taken at each Board meeting, are usually posted within a week after the Board meeting.
Meeting minutes are posted following Board approval.
The Board accepts citizen participation and public appearances at its meetings in accordance with published guidelines.
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Contact Information
General DNR Questions
For information on licenses, hunting regulations and seasons, state parks and forests, or other Department of Natural Resources issues, please contact:
WDNRInfo@dir.wi.gov
1-888-WDNR INFO (1-888-936-7463)
608-267-6897 (TTY)
You can find specific contact information for DNR staff at /staffdir/SearchDNREmp.asp
Feedback Call Line
Give us your feedback about DNR staff and services.
Weekdays: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by calling, 608.266.0158
Learn more about the Feedback call Line.
Natural Resources Board
If you have questions specifically about the Natural Resources Board, please contact:
Laurie Ross
Natural Resources Board Liaison
PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921
(608) 267-7420
