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Recreation | Facilities and Lands

DNR Acquires Over 1,800 Acres For Future Wildlife Habitat And Recreation In Jefferson County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the acquisition of 1,830 acres adjacent to Princes Point Wildlife Area in Jefferson County. The addition nearly doubles the size of the state property, located about 3 miles northeast of Whitewater.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Baldwin Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Baldwin is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.

Recreation | Hunt

2023 Bear Hunting Season Opens Sept. 6

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2023 bear hunting season opens Sept. 6. The black bear is emblematic of the Northwoods and drawing the chance to hunt bear is a coveted opportunity.

Safety | Forest Fire

Extreme Fire Danger For Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, from 1 to 7 p.m. for the following counties in southwestern and central Wisconsin: Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Grant, Green Lake, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Marquette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, Vernon, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties.  Several adjacent counties will experience High or Very High danger

Environmental Protection | Recreation | Hunt

Help Report And Manage Chronic Wasting Disease

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to help report and manage Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) this fall.