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Education | Training | Hunt

Get Ready For Hunting Season: Take A Hunter Safety Course

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all hunters to complete a safety course before enjoying Wisconsin’s fields and forests this hunting season. By completing your hunter safety course or quick skills refresh, you play a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt.

Monitoring | Landfills

New DNR Waste Characterization Study Reveals Increase In Food Waste And Opportunities For Waste Reduction

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of its 2020-2021 statewide waste characterization study. The study provides valuable insight into what is going into Wisconsin landfills, and is a powerful planning tool for waste reduction and minimization efforts.  

Education | Events | Parks

Third-Annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks Event Sept. 11-12

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced its continued partnership with Wisconsin Girl Scout councils for the third-annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks event, Sept. 11-12, 2021. The weekend celebrates Wisconsin State Parks and the Girl Scouts of the USA's (GSUSA) focus on outdoor adventures.

About/General | Recreation | Safety | Boat

Life Jackets Save Lives: Wear It Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to always wear a life jacket when out on Wisconsin's waterways, including over the Labor Day holiday.

About/General | Business | Green Tier

DNR Seeking Public Comments On Green Tier Application For Kimberly-Clark

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a proposed Green Tier application for Kimberly-Clark’s manufacturing facility in Marinette. If accepted, the application would allow the Marinette facility to join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program. The proposal covers activities at the facility located on Riverside Ave. in Marinette.