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Recreation | Safety | Outdoor Recreation

Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily For Safety Adjustments

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area will be closed starting Feb. 23 to address safety concerns for shooters.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations they find across Wisconsin in order to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.

Awards | Surface Water

DNR Awards $6.5 Million In Grants To Help Restore And Protect Wisconsin’s Surface Water

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource (DNR)’s Surface Water Grant Program today announced it has awarded over $6.5 million in grant funding to nonprofit organizations, lake associations and municipalities throughout Wisconsin. Funding will be used to help restore and protect our state’s surface water resources in 2023 and beyond.

Safety | Lakes

Permanent Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ice anglers that it’s time to remove their permanent ice shanties from Wisconsin’s waters. 

Business | Environmental Protection | Green Tier

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Green Tier Contract With Northern Engraving Corporation

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for public comments on a proposed Green Tier contract with Northern Engraving Corporation (NEC) for their locations in Sparta, Holmen and West Salem, Wisconsin.