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2021 Elk Hunt Application Period Closes May 31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds interested Wisconsin hunters to apply for a 2021 elk tag by May 31.
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Wisconsin Hunter Ethics Award Honors Two Central State Hunters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awarded two hunters from central Wisconsin with the Wisconsin Hunter Ethics Award for their actions in 2020.
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Catch Fish Of A Lifetime During Northern Zone Muskellunge Season May 29-Dec.31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season will kick off May 29, 2021 and run through Dec. 31.
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New Eagle Tower Opens May 19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the iconic Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park is set to open to the public on Wednesday, May 19.
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Minocqua Chain Walleye Catch And Release Regulation Extension Virtual Public Hearing On May 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss extending the catch and release walleye regulations on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes in Oneida County at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 24.
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Find Your Adventure During Free Fun Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting the 9th annual Free Fun Weekend June 5-6. Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes will be waived for Wisconsinites to find their adventure outdoors.
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DNR, Dane County Sheriff's Office Renew Weekend Public Hours At Shooting Range
Thanks to the continuing project agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Dane County Sheriff's Office, the public again will have weekend access to the Dane County Law Enforcement Training Center range.
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Think Smart Before You Start: DNR Urges ATV And UTV Enthusiasts To Follow Safety Tips And Stay Off Undesignated Roads
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to stay safe and enjoy the ride by following safety best practices.
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DNR Names Madison Resident John Kessler State Natural Area Steward Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced John Kessler, of Madison, was named the 2020 State Natural Area Volunteer Steward of the Year for his dedication to one of the prairie remnants of the Empire Prairies State Natural Area, an 11-acre hilltop prairie that is one of five sites remaining from a vast prairie that covered northern Dane and southern Columbia counties 200 years ago.
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Boat Responsibly; Wear A Lifejacket
Longer days and warmer temps mean more boats are on the water, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters that wearing a life jacket could save your life.