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Apply For 2022 Elk Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the application period for the 2022 elk hunt is open through May 31.
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Elroy-Sparta State Trail Reopening Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce that the Elroy-Sparta State Trail will soon reopen after being closed for several years due to flooding. The DNR will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, celebrating the reopening of the recently repaired, historic trail, followed by a “first ride” and refreshments.
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General Fishing Season Opens May 7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the 2022-2023 fishing season will open on Saturday, May 7. All regulations and license requirements apply.
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Dam Safety Awareness Day: Recreate Safely Around Wisconsin’s Dams
Ahead of the spring and summer recreation season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors to recreate safely around the state's nearly 4,000 dams.
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Share Your Turkey Hunting Experience This Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to share their turkey hunting experience with friends and family members this season by bringing someone new along for the hunt.
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Recreation
The Lizard Mound property is an Indigenous burial ground and cultural landscape, featuring one of the largest and most well-preserved effigy mound groups in the area. As a burial ground, the area is considered sacred by present-day Wisconsin tribal…
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UPDATE: Earth Day Events Are Canceled At Devil’s Lake State Park Due To Weather
Due to incoming inclement weather, all Earth Day events scheduled for Friday, April 22, at Devil’s Lake State Park are canceled.
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Columbia County Shooting Range Improvement Project Coming Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Columbia County Shooting Range improvement project will begin this summer.
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DNR Unveils New Equestrian Campground At Governor Dodge State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new equestrian campground is set to open at Governor Dodge State Park on April 29.