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  • Hearing/Meeting

    Sporting Heritage Council Meeting

    The sporting heritage council was created to study, provide advice and make recommendations to the governor, the natural resources board, and the legislature about issues relating to hunting, trapping, fishing and other types of outdoor…

  • Event

    Family Hike - Bird Search

    They’re out there somewhere! We’ll grab some binoculars and bird guides and search for birds

  • News

    Outdoors For All: Explore The Outdoors With Adaptive Equipment And All-Terrain Wheelchairs

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. DNR adaptive equipment rentals and all-terrain wheelchair reservations through Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) help ensure that everyone can make memories and learn new skills in Wisconsin's outdoors.

  • Event

    Saturday Morning Secret Finders

    Get help from a naturalist with activities from the Wisconsin Explorer books.

  • News

    Think Smart Before You Start This Summer: Follow ATV/UTV Safety Precautions And Use Care On Uneven Terrain

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to think smart before they start this summer by following safety best practices.

  • News

    2021 Elk Hunt Application Winners Announced

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that three lucky Wisconsin residents won a once-in-a-lifetime elk harvest tag for the 2021 Wisconsin elk hunting season which opens Saturday, Oct. 16.

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    Waterway Permit Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to questions about permitting for activities that may impact navigable waterways below.The DNR Waterways Program regulates activities below the ordinary high water mark of a stream, river, or lake (meaning in-water work), and fill and…

  • Hearing/Meeting

    State Trails Council quarterly meeting

    The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin.

  • News

    Participate In Ruffed Grouse West Nile Virus Sampling This Fall

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again asking ruffed grouse hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who come across a sick or dead grouse to submit a sample for a multi-state ruffed grouse West Nile virus study.

  • News

    Iconic Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park A Must See

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the base of the newly constructed Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021.

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