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Recreation | Safety | Boat

Boat Responsibly This Fourth Of July Weekend

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to boat responsibly during the Fourth of July weekend by staying sober and always wearing a life jacket.

Monitoring | Recreation | Hunt

Spring Surveys Show An Increase For Pheasants While Ruffed Grouse Numbers Remain Strong

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant.

Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Portage County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the "incidental taking" of a rare turtle, which may result from the County Road WW – Four Mile Creek Bridge Project in Portage County.

Recreation | ATV

ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safe This Holiday Weekend

As friends and families across Wisconsin get ready to hit the trails this Fourth of July weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging all ATV and UTV riders to make safety part of the celebration by choosing to ride sober.

Recreation | Hunt

DNR Announces Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season For Fall 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025.