Recreation
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Northern Zone River Otter Trapping Season Closing Early
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the closure of the river otter trapping season in the Northern Zone effective April 1, 2024, at midnight. Trappers are projected to reach the statewide harvest quota of 2,500 river otters within the next week.
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Share Turkey Season With Family And Friends This Spring
The Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to invite friends and family members to join the hunt this spring turkey hunting season.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Elk Management Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on updates to the state’s Elk Management Plan now through April 20, 2024.
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Trail Projects
As part of the continuing implementation of the 2018 master plan, Peninsula State Park will work to improve the trail system to improve trail sustainability and visitor experience.
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DNR Recognizes Conservation Partners And Friends Groups For Stewardship Of Fish And Wildlife Areas
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awarded the first ever Adopt a Fish or Wildlife Area and Friends Group of the Year awards to conservation partners.
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine Welcomes Spring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest edition has what you need to enjoy spring in Wisconsin, from state road trips to rain garden planting tips and more.
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Bonus Harvest Authorizations For Spring Turkey Season Available Beginning March 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2024 spring turkey season on Monday, March 18, with a designated sale date for each zone.
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DNR Invites Public To Lapham Lodge Groundbreaking
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Friends of Lapham Peak Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Inc. invite the public to join them on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit for the groundbreaking of Lapham Lodge.
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DNR Publishes New Fishing Regulations For The 2024 – 2025 Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2024 – 2025 Guide To Wisconsin’s Fishing Regulations is now available online. These regulations, which include changes to walleye/sauger bag limits on inland waters and new registration rules for small tournaments, will go into effect on April 1, 2024.
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New Walleye Tag Reward Study Begins In Green Bay And Its Tributaries
Together with Walleyes for Tomorrow, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the implementation of a walleye reward tag study for Green Bay and its major tributaries.