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Two Newly Improved Rifle Ranges Reopen At Columbia County Shooting Range
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the completion of construction projects on two rifle ranges at the Columbia County Shooting Range. The two rifle ranges are open and ready for users once again.
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New Hours For DNR Shooting Range In Vilas County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is adjusting the hours of operation at the C.W. Caywood Shooting Range at Vilas County.
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Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Application Deadline Is Aug. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tag is Aug. 1.
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Join Us For The North Mendota Trail Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Dane County Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, celebrating the opening of a new shared-use trail connection through Governor Nelson State Park.
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2022 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 opportunity to hunt elk during the 2022 elk season, which opens Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Boat Sober, Wear Your Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to keep safety top of mind before casting off this Fourth of July holiday weekend, one of the busiest times of year for Wisconsin waterways.
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Keep Fireworks Out Of State Parks & Forests
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that fireworks are prohibited on DNR-managed lands. Restricted areas include state parks, forests and state-owned public hunting and fishing areas.
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Ride Slow, Ride Sober & Wear Your Safety Equipment This Holiday Weekend
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, 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 by following safety best practices.
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DNR To Co-Host Waterfowl Hunters Expo Aug. 27
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and waterfowl conservation organizations will again co-host the Waterfowl Hunters Expo on Aug. 27, 2022 at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh.
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ATV/UTV Riders: Think Smart Before You Start This Summer
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.