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DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2023 State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.
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2022 Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the remaining 2022 ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.
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DNR Proposes Point Beach State Forest Master Plan Variance To Designate 3.3 Miles Of Equestrian Trail
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing a variance to the Point Beach State Forest Master Plan to designate a pilot equestrian trail at the property.
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Four Snowmobile Related Fatalities Over Weekend
Following a deadly weekend of snowmobiling, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be safe while out on the trails.
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2022 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 12
A giant among Wisconsin’s inland fresh water fishes, the bottom‐dwelling lake sturgeon is a living fossil – a relic from the Middle Ages of fish evolution. The Winnebago system is home to one of the largest lake sturgeon populations in North America and is one of only two locations where lake sturgeon can be harvested with a spear.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public meeting and comment period regarding plans for the observation tower at Potawatomi State Park at 4 p.m. on Jan. 27.
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Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required.
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Snowmobilers: Think Smart Before You Start This Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers that safety is an important part of the ride. Whether you were gifted a snowmobile over the holidays or are a veteran of the ride, the department asks all riders to be in the know and review Wisconsin’s snowmobile safety rules and regulations before heading out this winter.
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2022 State Park And Forest Admission Stickers And Trail Passes Available For Purchase
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the 2022 state park and forest admission passes are currently on sale.
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OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks On New Year’s Day
Celebrate the new year by stepping into the outdoors with a First Day Hike. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join in the annual adventure sponsored by America’s State Parks on New Year's Day for the 11th year in a row.