Recreation
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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.
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ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safe This Holiday Weekend
As friends and families across Wisconsin get ready to hit the trails this Fourth of July weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging all ATV and UTV riders to make safety part of the celebration by choosing to ride sober.
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DNR Announces Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season For Fall 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025.
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Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin's waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13, 2025.