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DNR Celebrates Arbor Day To Conclude Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24
Together with its partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24. Highlights of the week-long celebration include Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and Arbor Day (Friday, April 24).
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DNR Accepting Shooting Range Grant Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through Aug. 15, 2026.
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Celebrate Wisconsin's Rural And Urban Forests Throughout April
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 starts April 20, includes Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and concludes with Arbor Day on Friday, April 25. With multiple tree-related events and programs, Forest Appreciation Week is a time to raise awareness of the many benefits provided by our public and private forests and trees and reflect on the importance of urban and rural forests to our quality of life.
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Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season.
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Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears This Spring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, encounters with wildlife, including bears, increase.
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Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Encounter Young Wild Animals This Spring
As warmer weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin.
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DNR Announces 2025 Recipients Of Annual Hunter Education Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Hunter Education Program today announced the recipients of the 2025 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Archery Instructor of the Year and Hunter Education Group of the Year honors.
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Lake Superior Whitefish Management Meeting
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, to discuss the recreational lake whitefish fishery in Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.
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Learn About Fisheries Management In The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds fish enthusiasts of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online on Thursday, Feb. 19 to discuss the fisheries in the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage.
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DNR Seeking Volunteers To Teach Hunters Of All Experience Levels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.