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Celebrate Outdoors This Winter With Candlelight Events
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin. These events kick off on Jan. 7, 2023 and are scheduled at different locations through Feb. 25, 2023.
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Proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan Modified And Approved By Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision was modified and subsequently approved by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) during their Dec. 14, 2022 meeting. The proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision and NRB’s modification are available below
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Registration Open For Happy Little 5K
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce its participation in the Happy Little 5k, a race benefiting tree health in Wisconsin state parks. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds going towards tree health and protection across the state.
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Help Prevent The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin's lakes and rivers while ice fishing this winter.
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Snowmobilers: Sled Safe This Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate within their limits and stay sober on the trails this season.
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Plenty Of Time Left To Harvest Wild Game In Wisconsin
While the gun deer season has drawn to a close, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that plenty of unique hunting and trapping opportunities are still available this fall and winter.
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Spring Turkey Harvest Authorization Applications Due Dec. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds wild turkey hunters that applications for the 2023 season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2022.
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Black Bear Harvest Authorization Applications Due Dec. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds black bear hunters that applications for the 2023 season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2022.
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Practice Ice Safety On All Waterbodies This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice as they venture outdoors this winter.
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2022 Gun Deer Hunt Harvest Totals And License Sales Now Available
The 2022 gun deer hunt in Wisconsin kicked off the holiday season with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, put delicious, wild-harvested protein on the table and make memories with family and friends. Preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers are now available.