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A group of people fishing on a pier in Lake Michigan at sunrise.

Events | Recreation | Registration | Fishing

Host A Free Fishing Weekend Event

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites organizations across Wisconsin to host free fishing events for the public on Free Fishing Weekend, June 4-5.

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:06

map of fire danger in Wisconsin on May 7, 2022. The northern 2/3 of the state is experiencing very high fire danger.

Monitoring | Safety | Forest Fire

Very High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant and avoid burning because of very high fire danger across most of Wisconsin.

Sat, 05/07/2022 - 11:47

Two people planting trees in the springtime.

Environmental Protection | Events | Parks

75 Trees Planted At Devil’s Lake State Park

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to be the beneficiary of a grant that led to 75 trees planted at Devil’s Lake State Park on Arbor Day (April 29).

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 15:09

Environmental Protection | Environmental Contamination & Cleanup

DNR Receives First Funds From Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department received $1,397,697 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue addressing contamination at an extensive Superfund site.

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 12:54

A bull elk in a field right outside woods in the fall.

Recreation | Hunt

Apply For 2022 Elk Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the application period for the 2022 elk hunt is open through May 31.

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 10:48

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