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DNR Urges Hunters To Prioritize Tree Stand Safety This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take proper precautions and follow all safety best practices before climbing into a tree stand this fall.
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Wear A Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend
With thousands of residents and visitors expected to enjoy Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers this Labor Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all to make safety a top priority.
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Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season.
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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 Waukesha Service Center Now Reopen
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Waukesha Service Center at 141 NW Barstow Street in Waukesha County will resume its normal business hours today, Aug. 13. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Weekend Storms And Flooding Cause Damage At State-Managed Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that recent storms have damaged numerous state-managed properties, including state parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas.
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Bear With Plastic Jar On Its Head Freed In Northern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a bear observed with its head stuck in a jar in Bayfield, Douglas and Sawyer counties was successfully freed this weekend by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services staff near Cable, Wis.
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DNR Investigating Boat Explosion In Pierce County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the cause of an explosion of a boat engine that caused the ejection of all 11 passengers on board into the Mississippi River near Prescott in Pierce County on Saturday, July 26.
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DNR Urges UTV Riders To Buckle Up As Fatal Crashes Climb
As residents and summer visitors alike enjoy Wisconsin’s trails and backroads, state officials remind utility terrain vehicle (UTV) riders to focus on safe operation – starting with the simple step of wearing a seatbelt.
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DNR Announces 2024 Warden Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Conservation Warden Bradley Dahlquist was recognized as the Warden of the Year for 2024.