Recreation
- Event
Exploration Station – Cranes
-
Flap on over to the Critter Corner to discover more about Wisconsin's largest birds – cranes!
- Event
Exploration Station – Birds
-
Drop by the Exploration Station to find out about our feathered friends!
- News
Storied Past, Bright Future: What’s To Come For The Wisconsin State Park System
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System throughout 2025.
- News
Winter Free Fishing Weekend Opens Doors To The Outdoors Jan. 17-18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing.
- News
DNR Urges Caution On Early Ice Covers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all enjoying outdoor fun this season to be extra careful on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice.
- News
Deer Hunters Are Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Late Season Opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2025 nine-day gun deer season is now closed, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter.
- News
DNR Seeking Public Input On Statewide Turkey Management
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input as the revision process for the state's Turkey Management Plan begins
- News
2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Hunt License Sales And Harvest Totals Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the conclusion of the 2025 nine-day gun deer hunt, which kicked off the holiday season in Wisconsin with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, harvest food for the table and create memories with family and friends. Preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers are now available.
- News
Deadlines Approaching For 2026 Bear And Turkey Harvest Authorization Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
- News
2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Opening Weekend License Sales And Harvest Totals Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary deer harvest and license sales totals for the opening weekend of the 2025 gun deer season.