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Recreation | Safety | Snowmobile

DNR Thanks Volunteers, Clubs For Successful Snowmobile Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season.

Environmental Protection | Safety | Forest Fire

Wisconsin Experiencing Increased Fire Danger April 14-16

Elevated fire danger resulted in 63 wildfires burning 135 acres this past weekend, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing to suspend burn permits in 24 counties where the DNR has burn restriction authority as fire danger remains "high" and "very high" in many areas of the state.

Environmental Protection | Forests

Celebrate Rural And Urban Forests During Forest Appreciation Week

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from April 21 to Arbor Day (April 25) and includes Earth Day (April 22).

Recreation | Hunt

2025 Spring Turkey Season Opens April 16

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2025 spring turkey season opens on Wednesday, April 16.

Monitoring | Regulations | Public Input

DNR Accepting Applications For Wolf Advisory Committee

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee (WAC). Applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m.