Recreation
- News
New Eagle Tower Opens May 19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the iconic Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park is set to open to the public on Wednesday, May 19.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee
The committee will be reviewing and finalizing the first draft of the 2021-2031 management plan and preparing the document for the public comment period.
- News
Minocqua Chain Walleye Catch And Release Regulation Extension Virtual Public Hearing On May 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss extending the catch and release walleye regulations on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes in Oneida County at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 24.
- News
Find Your Adventure During Free Fun Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting the 9th annual Free Fun Weekend June 5-6. Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes will be waived for Wisconsinites to find their adventure outdoors.
- Hearing/Meeting
Deer Advisory Committee Meeting
The Deer Advisory Committee will be meeting to review the season structure and permit availability recommendations provided by the County Deer Advisory Councils.
- News
DNR, Dane County Sheriff's Office Renew Weekend Public Hours At Shooting Range
Thanks to the continuing project agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Dane County Sheriff's Office, the public again will have weekend access to the Dane County Law Enforcement Training Center range.
- News
Think Smart Before You Start: DNR Urges ATV And UTV Enthusiasts To Follow Safety Tips And Stay Off Undesignated Roads
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to stay safe and enjoy the ride by following safety best practices.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
The Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will meet to discuss various topics related to fisheries management.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule CR 20-066 (FH-25-19) to revise chapter NR 20 relating to Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations
This is a public hearing on a permanent rule CR 20-066 (FH-25-19) to revise chapter NR 20 relating to Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations.
- News
DNR Names Madison Resident John Kessler State Natural Area Steward Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced John Kessler, of Madison, was named the 2020 State Natural Area Volunteer Steward of the Year for his dedication to one of the prairie remnants of the Empire Prairies State Natural Area, an 11-acre hilltop prairie that is one of five sites remaining from a vast prairie that covered northern Dane and southern Columbia counties 200 years ago.