Recreation
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Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan Virtual Meeting - Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan counties
The department will begin updating Wisconsin's Walleye Management Plan [PDF] through regional public meetings and surveys. The updating process will include a review of the existing plan, an analysis of available data and trends and significant…
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DNR Announces Temporary Trail Closures At Potawatomi State Park
Temporary trail closures to the northern half of Potawatomi State Park's trail system are in immediate effect while logging operations are underway to improve safety for visitors and the health of the ecosystem.
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OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks
Celebrate the new year by stepping into nature with a First Day Hike. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join the adventure sponsored by America’s State Parks on New Year's Day for the 10th year in a row.
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New Lake Trout Bag Limit For Lake Michigan Effective Jan. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will reimplement a lake trout bag limit and season for Lake Michigan beginning Jan. 1, 2021. The new bag limit and season will mirror previous lake trout regulations. The open season will now run from Mar. 1 to Oct. 31 with a new daily bag limit of two lake trout.
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Safety Tips
Zero alcohol keeps you safe on the trail Drinking alcohol before snowmobiling or during your ride slows your reactions, impairs your judgment, and is a leading contributor to snowmobiling deaths. Last winter, alcohol was involved in 70 percent of…
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Blue Mound State Park Draft Master Plan Available for Public Review And Comment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the Blue Mound State Park (BMSP) Draft Master Plan, which outlines proposed future public use and management of BMSP. The public may submit comments through a variety of opportunities, including a virtual public meeting.
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Pheasant Stocking Provides Additional Hunting Opportunities This Holiday Season
With a little less than a month left in the statewide pheasant season, hunters looking to spend more time afield this holiday season will find eight properties in central and southern Wisconsin stocked with 1,440 pheasants during the week of Dec. 21.
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Black Bear Permits And Spring Wild Turkey Harvest Authorizations Application Deadline Dec. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds black bear and wild turkey hunters the 2021 season application deadline is before midnight on Dec. 10, 2020.
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Concessions and Rentals
Nature's Water Park Nature's Water Park offers kayak, canoe, paddleboard and tube rentals in season. This outfitter also offers guided trips of various sections of the Pine River ranging from a couple hours to a full-day excursion. For…
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Lake Menomin Walleye Regulation Change Meeting On Dec. 8
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed change to the walleye regulations for Lake Menomin in Dunn County on Dec. 8.