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Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair

The Wisconsin State Fair starts today, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers July 31 - Aug. 10. This year is the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System, and the DNR will be celebrating this milestone at the State Fair.

Emergency | Environmental Protection | Forest Fire

Wisconsin DNR Firefighters Head To Western U.S. And Canada To Assist With Wildfire Suppression Efforts

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared today that Fire Control program staff have been mobilized across the western U.S. and Canada to combat increased wildfire activity and assist in suppression and protection efforts.

Safety |

DNR Concludes Efforts To Trap Black Bear Involved In Barron County Attack

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has concluded efforts to trap the black bear involved in a recent attack in Barron County.

About/General | Monitoring | Safety |

DNR Investigating Boat Explosion In Pierce County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the cause of an explosion of a boat engine that caused the ejection of all 11 passengers on board into the Mississippi River near Prescott in Pierce County on Saturday, July 26.

Recreation | Fishing

Applications For 2026 Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Season Due Aug. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2026 sturgeon spearing season is Aug. 1, 2025.