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Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 7-8
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 13th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 7-8, 2025. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Sandhill State Wildlife Area Learn To Hunt Deer Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Learn to Hunt Deer program at Sandhill Wildlife Area. Applications will be accepted through July 1.
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Discover New Wisconsin State Park System Merch
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of a merchandise line commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System.
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress Honors Youth Delegate Of The Year
On behalf of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to acknowledge Tommy Burr of Eagle River as the first annual recipient of the Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) Delegate of the Year Award.
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DNR Reminds Hunters To Apply For A 2025 Elk Hunting License By May 31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license.
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Plan Ahead For A Successful Memorial Day Weekend At Wisconsin State Park System Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands.
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Northern Zone Musky Season Opens May 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025.
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Prepare For ATV/UTV Riding Season By Taking A Safety Education Class
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages off-road recreationists to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by taking an approved course.
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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 July 15, 2025.
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Two Hunters Receive Ethical Hunting Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently named two individuals the 2024 Ethical Hunter Award recipients for outstanding individual acts that aided other hunters during the archery and firearm deer hunts.