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DNR Reports Decrease In Preliminary 2021 Spring Turkey Harvest Registrations
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals show Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 37,179 birds during the 2021 spring turkey hunting season, a 17% decrease from the 44,982 birds registered in the spring 2020 season.
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DNR Celebrates 75 Years Of Fisheries Research In Northern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will celebrate the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area's (NHFRA) 75th year of operation on June 20, 2021.
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Lake Superior Fisheries Management Updates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss Lake Superior resource management on June 29, 2021.
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Get The Buzz On Bumblebees With Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
Celebrate summer and Wisconsin’s pollinators in the upcoming issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine available now.
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress And Partner Organizations Applaud Vote By State Lawmakers To Adjust Price Of State Duck Stamp
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and partner organizations applaud the vote by the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to include a $5 adjustment to the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp in the state legislature’s 2021-2023 proposed budget.
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DNR Releases Third Year Of Ruffed Grouse West-Nile Virus Testing Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released test results from the third year of the ruffed grouse West Nile virus surveillance project.
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DNR Hosting Free Fun Weekend June 5-6
This weekend is the perfect time to get outdoors and find your adventure in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting the 9th annual Free Fun Weekend June 5-6. Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
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Attention Anglers And Boaters: Keep Wisconsin’s Waters Healthy And The Fish Biting By Draining Your Livewells And Fish Buckets
As Wisconsinites head out to find their adventure during the upcoming Free Fun Weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging boaters and anglers to drain their livewells and fish buckets before leaving boat launches.
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Dam Safety Awareness Day Spotlights Critical Infrastructure And Recreation Safety
Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding Wisconsinites and visitors to recreate safely around the state's nearly 4,000 dams.
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DNR Wardens To Share Military Ridge State Trail And Other Trails Memorial Day Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) conservation wardens and park staff will join the public finding their adventure along the Military Ridge State Trail this Memorial Day weekend.