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2025 Early Goose Hunting Season Opens Sept. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 early goose season opens Sept. 1 and runs through Sept. 15. This early hunting opportunity is available to hunters throughout the state.
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ATV/UTV Riders: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement This Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Labor Day weekend ATV-UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Special Deer Hunt At Sandhill State Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 22 for a special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill State Wildlife Area.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Special Trapping Season At Sandhill State Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill State Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
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DNR Urges Early Enrollment In Hunter Education
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges individuals preparing for the fall hunting seasons to enroll now in a Hunter Education course.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Franklin Lake Walleye Rehabilitation Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to meet with DNR staff and partners in person on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the VFW post in Eagle River, Wisconsin, for a public meeting on an upcoming walleye spawning reef project on Franklin Lake.
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Rollovers, Lack Of Safety Gear & Proper Training Contribute To Fatal ATV/UTV Crashes
With 25 lives lost in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning riders that vehicle rollovers and lack of basic safety gear and training are common factors in these often-preventable tragedies.
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2025 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2025 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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Eligible Hunters: Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm a location with a hunt landowner sponsor before Sept. 15, 2025.
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Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair starts today, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers July 31 - Aug. 10. This year is the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System, and the DNR will be celebrating this milestone at the State Fair.