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DNR Reminds Hunters To Boat Safely This Waterfowl Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water.
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Get Ready For Hunting Seasons Opening In September
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state.
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Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2025 Report To The Legislature
The Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) recently shared its recommendations for protecting and preserving the state’s vital groundwater resources in its 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature.
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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.