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Application Period For The 2026 Elk Season Opens March 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for Wisconsin's 2026 elk hunt will open Sunday, March 1, and close on Sunday, May 31. Applicants and selected hunters will see increased opportunities again in 2026. These include increased application options and license availability, coupled with a longer hunting season.
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DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2027 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contests
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps.
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DNR Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts For 2026 Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers who like spending time outside, helping other outdoor enthusiasts and are passionate about Wisconsin’s natural resources to serve as volunteer campground hosts.
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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 Celebrates 75 Years Of State Natural Areas
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700 sites that protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin's native landscape of natural communities, significant geological formations and archeological sites.
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DNR Now Accepting Entries For Great Waters Photo Contest And Writing Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting entries for the 18th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project now through April 1, 2026. Top photographs and writing submissions will be included in the next Wisconsin’s Great Waters Calendar.
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Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 29 nonprofit organizations for improvements at DNR-managed properties across the state. The State Building Commission approved the funding for 32 projects totaling $499,144 in Stewardship grant dollars, leveraging $572,061 in matching contributions and $3 million in total project costs.
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DNR Encourages New Riders To Give Snowmobiling A Try
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile riders to bring a friend along on their next snowmobiling adventure.
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Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library Program Returns For 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites library patrons to use the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program to check out a free day pass to state parks, forests and recreation areas.
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Snowmobilers: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement During Upcoming Sled Safe Weekends
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports six snowmobile fatalities so far in this new year and urges all snowmobile operators to wait to drink any alcoholic beverages until they get home for the day.