Recreation
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Building A Diverse Workforce For The Future Of Conservation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wrapped up a successful 2022 summer field season thanks to more than 35 interns within the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
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DNR, WHEDA Host Home And Habitat Fest At Havenwoods State Forest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) invite the public to the first Home and Habitat Fest, an afternoon of free food, live music and family-friendly activities focused on housing and natural resources at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee at 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Federal Grant To Fund New Lapham Lodge At Kettle Moraine State Forest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Friends of Lapham Peak – Kettle Moraine State Forest received a $1.3 million grant for construction of a new year-round, multi-use facility at the park. The funding comes from the U.S. Economic Development Administration through American Rescue Plan funding.
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Waterfowl Hunters: Wear Your Life Jackets
With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season.
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New Accessible Playground At Peninsula State Park Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the opening of the new accessible Nicolet Beach Playground at Peninsula State Park.
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OutWiGo For National Public Lands Day Sept. 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outdoors Saturday, Sept. 24 in honor of National Public Lands Day.
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Find Public Land To Hunt This Season Using DNR Online Mapping Tools
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to hunt on public land this hunting season. With millions of acres of public land available across the state, finding the perfect spot is easy using the DNR's array of online public land mapping tools.
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DNR Seeking Hunter Education Volunteer Instructors
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers with a passion for teaching hunting or shooting and a desire to pass on safe hunting skills, including the safe handling of firearms, to become certified hunter education instructors in Wisconsin.
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Columbia County Shooting Range Opens Handgun Range For Public Use
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced upgrades and repairs are complete at the Columbia County Shooting Range. The handgun range, now including a bullet-catcher, is also open to the public.
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Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Elk Or Moose This Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.