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DNR Urges Sober Riding As Snowmobile Fatality Numbers Climb
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports nine snowmobile fatalities so far in 2023 and urges all snowmobile operators to Sled Safe and Sled Smart.
2023 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 11
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season opener on Feb. 11, giving spearers a chance to harvest Wisconsin’s largest and oldest fish species.
Prepare For Wet Weather With Flood Insurance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Feb. 6-12, 2023, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage.
DNR Begins Winter Prescribed Burns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn.
DNR Concludes Investigation Into 2019 Fatal Boat Crash On Mississippi River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with partner agencies, today announced the investigation into a 2019 fatal boat crash has come to a conclusion with a conviction.
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