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Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Recreation | Stewardship

2024 Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Below Average Outlook

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that northern Wisconsin’s wild rice crop production is generally below average this year across lakes, flowages and rivers.

License | Recreation | Hunt

2024 Early Goose Hunting Season Opens Sept. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2024 early goose season opens Sept. 1. This early hunting opportunity is available to hunters throughout the state and will run through Sept. 15

Safety | ATV

ATV/UTV Riders: Remember That Safe Riding Is A Year-Round Activity

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ) urges ATV/UTV enthusiasts to always recreate responsibly when hitting the trails, including this Labor Day weekend. That means staying on designated routes, wearing a helmet and seatbelt and keeping their speed in check.

Safety | Boat

Wear A Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind as they cast off this Labor Day weekend by boating sober and always wearing a life jacket.

Construction | About

Long Lake Public Access Parking Lot And Boat Launch To Close For Construction

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Long Lake Public Access parking lot and boat launch located at the Long Lake Recreation Area of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit, N3450 Division Rd., Cascade, Wisconsin.