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Help Protect Our Waters By Reducing Winter Salt Use
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 26-30, 2026.
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Learn About Fisheries Management In Northern Wisconsin At Upcoming DNR Public Meetings
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of informational meetings across the northern regions of the state to educate the public on various fisheries management and habitat topics.
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Lake Superior Fisheries Management Meeting
The goal of this meeting is to provide the public a summary of the work that has been accomplished towards each of the five goals laid out in the Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for stakeholders…
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DNR To Host Lake Superior Fisheries Management Meeting Dec. 11
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, to discuss progress toward the objectives outlined in the Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan at its midpoint.
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DNR Offers Free Tree Seedlings To Wisconsin Fourth Graders Ahead Of Arbor Day 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grade student in Wisconsin as part of its annual Arbor Day tree planting program.
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DNR To Host Two Open Houses At Fish Facilities On Saturday, Oct. 11
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend two free open house events on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee and the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine.
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Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend an educational bat event throughout the state in October.
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Pass Along Tradition: Don’t Miss Wisconsin’s Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 11-12
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages experienced hunters to introduce the rich tradition of deer hunting to the next generation during Wisconsin’s annual youth deer hunt. The 2025 youth deer hunt runs from Saturday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 12.
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DNR Reminds Waterfowl Hunters To Boat And Hunt Safely
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to make safety a priority ahead of the Northern Zone duck opener Saturday, Sept. 27 and the Southern Zone duck opener Saturday, Oct. 4.
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Help Maintain A Healthy Herd This Season: Avoid Baiting And Feeding Deer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state's deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect.