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Two ATV riders wearing helmets navigate a snowy trail.

ATV/UTV Riders: Beware Of Winter Conditions

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles during the extended riding season.

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:55

An aerial view of the lake at Harrington Beach State Park in the winter

Maps | Recreation | Facilities and Lands

Public Access Lands Atlas Now Available

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase.

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 09:00

Business | Environmental Protection | Green Tier

DNR’s Green Tier Program Welcomes New Legacy Communities

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the end of another successful year for the Green Tier Legacy Communities charter with five new members.

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:00

An outdoor wheelchair next to the welcome sign at Buckhorn State Park

Recreation | Parks

Buckhorn State Park Receives Adaptive Wheelchair To Expand Access To The Outdoors

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Buckhorn State Park has been selected to receive an outdoor wheelchair through a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund and administered by the National Association of State Park Directors.

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:00

A brown trout in a net is staged for a picture in the water next to a fly rod.

Recreation | Fishing

Inland Trout Early Catch And Release Season Opens Jan. 6, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that early catch and release season for inland trout starts Jan. 6, 2024.

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 09:00

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