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Life Jackets Save Lives
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all water enthusiasts to wear a life jacket any time you are on the water, because it could save your life.
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Skip The Line, Buy Your Park Passes Online
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online.
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Northern Musky Season Begins May 27
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2023 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 27, 2023 and runs through Dec. 31.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin's beach list to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer.
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DNR Opens Columbia County Shooting Range
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area is open following safety improvements.
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DNR Offering Funding To Organizations Promoting Safe ATV/UTV Operation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced funding opportunities for organizations recruiting and training all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors. Organizations are encouraged to apply for this two-year program by June 12, 2023, for up to $302,067 in funding.
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DNR To Host Fourth Public Meeting On Lake Michigan Lake Trout Population
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the upcoming fourth public meeting of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population.
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General Inland Fishing Season Opens May 6
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2023-2024 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 6. All regulations and license requirements apply.
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Share Turkey Season With Family And Friends This Spring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to share their turkey hunting experience with friends and family by bringing someone new along during this 40th spring turkey hunting season.
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Celebrate Earth Day With The Wisconsin DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites Wisconsinites to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 by getting outside and finding an adventure in Wisconsin’s great outdoors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, over 5,000 campsites, 15,000 lakes and thousands of acres to explore, there are plenty of ways to celebrate.