Recreation
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City Of Schofield Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing a 0.13-acre parcel of land in the city of Schofield in Marathon County.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Menominee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Menominee County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 2-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer detected in Menominee County. The deer was harvested within 10 miles of the Oconto and Shawano County borders.
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DNR Seeks Nominations For 2024 Ethical Hunter Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2024 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.
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Snowmobilers: Prepare Now For Upcoming Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobilers eager to take advantage of winter’s snow to keep safety at the forefront of their preparations.
- Hearing/Meeting
Sissabagama Lake Fishery Management Planning Meeting
This is a public meeting to gather input on fishery preferences for Sissabagama Lake in Sawyer County. All interested members of the public are welcome to attend and provide input which will be used to develop a fishery management plan for…
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Plan A Winter Free Fishing Weekend Clinic, Jan. 18-19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites clubs and organizations to host free fishing clinics on Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Jan. 18-19, 2025.
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DNR Seeking Public Comments On Proposed Deer Management Unit Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the start of a public comment period for a draft rule that would rework portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries. The public comment period runs until Jan. 10.
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DNR Now Accepting Grant Applications To Grow Wisconsin’s Fishing Community
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (Angler R3) grant program. Funding from the grant program is used to help grow the number of anglers in Wisconsin and expand angling activities.
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Take Advantage Of Late Season Deer Hunting Opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2024 nine-day gun deer season is now behind us, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter.
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Celebrate 125 Years Of The Wisconsin State Park System In 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is previewing a year-long celebration of the quasquicentennial anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System in 2025.