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A person holding a brown trout in a stream.

Now Enrolling: Trout Fishing Course

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join us for our next Fishing For Dinner course for trout in the waters of Crawford County on May 27-29.

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 14:26

An image of a cyclists feet while mounted on their bike.

Construction | Financial Assistance | Parks

Lake Kegonsa State Park Receives Donation For Bike Trail

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is anticipating construction to begin in 2023 for a new bike trail connecting Lake Kegonsa State Park in Stoughton to Fish Camp County Park in McFarland.

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 11:00

person holding fishing pole with lake in the background

Recreation | Fishing

General Fishing Season Opens May 7

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the 2022-2023 fishing season will open on Saturday, May 7. All regulations and license requirements apply.

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 10:00

A view of the Wisconsin River in the Wisconsin Dells.

Environmental Protection | Public Health | Air Quality

May Is Clean Air Month

May is Clean Air Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the accomplishments of the last year, including the improvement in overall air quality in Wisconsin.

Mon, 05/02/2022 - 14:13

Recreation | Safety | Dams

Dam Safety Awareness Day: Recreate Safely Around Wisconsin’s Dams

Ahead of the spring and summer recreation season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors to recreate safely around the state's nearly 4,000 dams.

Mon, 05/02/2022 - 12:01

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