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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.
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Boat Responsibly This Holiday Weekend
It’s National Safe Boating Week, and thousands of boaters are expected to hit the water this Memorial Day Weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters that wearing a life jacket could save your life.
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Wisconsin State Park System Increases Outdoor Capacities
With summer right around the corner, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that outdoor capacities for events, activities and outdoor facilities such as group campgrounds, open-air shelters and amphitheaters is increasing at properties across the State Park System.
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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.