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About/General | Wildlife Habitat

Black-Necked Stilt Numbers Soar In Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have coordinated efforts since 2019 to survey black-necked stilts, a migratory shorebird that has established a breeding population at Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, and the most recent survey shows numbers are growing.

Recreation | Open Outdoors

DNR Highlights Accessible Outdoor Options For Universal Recreation Month

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about the universal recreation options available through the Wisconsin State Park System, including accessible infrastructure, adaptive equipment and sensory-friendly activities

Monitoring | Invasives

Invasive Pale Swallow-Wort Detected In Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the confirmed presence of pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum), an invasive vine, in Oconto and Shawano counties.

Safety | Outdoor Recreation

DNR Temporarily Closes Seeley Lake’s Public Access Site In Sauk County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR-managed public access site on Seeley Lake in Sauk County has been temporarily closed while the local dam is removed.

Recreation | ATV

July Fourth: Ride Sober, It’s Part Of The Fun

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) anticipates a high volume of ATV/UTV riders this Fourth of July weekend and reminds everyone to ride sober.