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About/General | Awards | Wildlife Habitat

Calling Wisconsin Kids: Get Creative And Enter The 2021 Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest

Calling all Wisconsin fourth, fifth and six graders: It’s time to get out your paint and colored pencils for the third annual poster contest to help the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) spread the word to Keep Wildlife Wild.

About/General | Safety | Hunt

Waterfowl Hunters Encouraged To Wear Lifejackets

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding all waterfowl hunters to wear a lifejacket while out on the water this season.

Education | Safety | Forest Fire

When Leaves Fall, Fire Danger Rises

Warmer temperatures, gusty winds and dry vegetation resulted in nearly 50 wildfires across the state this week. Winds are expected to increase going into the weekend—no rain expected until Monday. 

About/General | Safety | Hunt

Peak Rut Is Underway

As Wisconsin heads into what is known in the hunting community as "peak rut," or the primary breeding season for deer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to remind those participating in deer hunting season to practice safety when using treestands.

Recreation | Hunt

First Harvest And First Experience Certificates Help Hunters Commemorate Time Outdoors

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters of all ages to celebrate their first hunt with a free first harvest and first hunting experience certificate.