Recreation
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Enroll In A Hunter Education Course Today
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons by taking a Hunter Education course. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you get started.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Funding Meeting
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve funding of projects and policy items for the Recreational Boating Facilities grant program.
- Hearing/Meeting
Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting
This is a public meeting of the Off-Road Vehicle Council. The main focus of this meeting is to review grant applications and discuss other business.
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2024 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 12
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, for the 2024 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Special Trapping Season At Sandhill State Wildlife Area Through Sept. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Special Deer Hunt At Sandhill Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 20 for a special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill Wildlife Area.
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DNR Publishes Fall 2024 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2024 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting outlook for a variety of popular game species.
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Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair starts this week, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers Aug. 1-11.
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Habitat Improvements Planned For Havenwoods State Forest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will hold a public information meeting on planned habitat improvements for Havenwoods State Forest at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.
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Rice Lake High School Student Wins 2025 Wisconsin State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Design Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Rice Lake High School junior Evan Strand is the winner of the 2025 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.