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DNR Now Accepting Submissions For Great Waters Photo Contest And Writing Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for the 16th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project through April 1, 2024. The top photographs and writing submissions will be featured in the DNR's Office of Great Waters next calendar.
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Now Is The Time To Enroll In A Hunter Education Course
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now before courses begin filling up in spring. Those who complete a hunter education course play a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt. Many hunting incidents in Wisconsin involve hunters older than 40, decades after learning firearm safety rules in their hunter education courses. It may be time for veteran hunters to refresh these valuable lessons.
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DNR, DHS Issue Updated Safe Fish Consumption Guidelines
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2024-2026 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines guidelines for safe fish consumption.
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DNR Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts For Properties Statewide
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers who like spending time outside, helping other outdoor enthusiasts and are passionate about Wisconsin’s natural resources to serve as volunteer campground hosts.
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2024 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to prepare for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Feb. 10, 2024 on the Winnebago System.
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Learn About Green Bay Walleye And Muskellunge Management On Feb. 7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Feb. 7 at the DNR’s Green Bay Service Center for the second meeting of a six-part series focused on northeast Wisconsin fisheries management.
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DNR To Hold Public Hearing On Fish Refuge Establishment Rules
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will host a public hearing on an emergency and proposed permanent rule to establish fish refuges in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. This proposed rule would also establish a statewide mechanism for implementing temporary fish refuges.
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Richard Bong Dog Training And Trialing Grounds Management Plan 2024-2029
This is a public meeting to discuss the Richard Bong Dog Training and Trialing Grounds Management Plan for 2024-2029.
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Bald Eagle Watching Days Take Flight Feb. 10 In Sauk Prairie
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the rescheduled 38th annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Sauk Prairie.
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Learn About Angling Opportunities In Florence And Forest Counties On Jan. 29
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Jan. 29 at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence, Wisconsin, for the first meeting of a six-part series focused on northeast Wisconsin fisheries management.