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DNR Urges UTV Riders To Buckle Up As Fatal Crashes Climb
As residents and summer visitors alike enjoy Wisconsin’s trails and backroads, state officials remind utility terrain vehicle (UTV) riders to focus on safe operation – starting with the simple step of wearing a seatbelt.
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DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2025 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 50,287 birds this season, a 14% increase from the five-year average.
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Special Fall Hunting And Trapping Season Application Deadlines Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers that less than two weeks remain to apply for bobcat and fisher permits or a chance to hunt sharp-tailed grouse this fall.
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DNR Offers Universal Recreation With Outdoor Options For All
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that Wisconsin’s state parks, forests and recreation areas offer a variety of universal recreation options available across the state. These include equipment available to borrow, such as adaptive kayaks, all-terrain wheelchairs and beach wheelchairs, and amenities such as accessible fishing piers, universal play areas and barrier-free accessible cabins for camping.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Trailhead Shelter, Storage Facilities To Peninsula State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a variance to the Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan, which includes management of Peninsula State Park.
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ATV And UTV Safety Is A Must For Children This Summer
With thousands of children and teens across Wisconsin gearing up for outdoor adventures this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges families to take ATV and UTV safety seriously.
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DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2025 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting and trapping outlook for a variety of popular game species.
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DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2024 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes.
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Spring Surveys Show An Increase For Pheasants While Ruffed Grouse Numbers Remain Strong
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant.
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Boat Responsibly This Fourth Of July Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to boat responsibly during the Fourth of July weekend by staying sober and always wearing a life jacket.