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Wisconsin Experiencing Elevated Fire Danger This Entire Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities. If you are in an area of High or Very High fire danger, stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning.
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Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts with Black Bears This Spring
As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring.
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DNR Seeking Tips On Illegal Elk Shooting
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County.
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DNR Thanks Volunteers, Clubs For Successful Snowmobile Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season.
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Wisconsin Experiencing Increased Fire Danger April 14-16
Elevated fire danger resulted in 63 wildfires burning 135 acres this past weekend, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing to suspend burn permits in 24 counties where the DNR has burn restriction authority as fire danger remains "high" and "very high" in many areas of the state.
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Boaters, Paddlers: Spring Weather May Create Hazards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and paddlers that spring storms with high winds, fluctuating temperatures, cold water and potential flood conditions can make navigating lakes and rivers dangerous.
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DNR: 750-Acre Big Island Fire In Green Lake County Now 100% Contained
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 750-acre Big Island Fire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County is now 100% contained. The fire was extinguished around midnight.
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DNR Suppressing 720-Acre Wildfire In Green Lake County
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of the roughly 720-acre Big Island Fire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County. The fire broke out at 4:30 p.m. today and is currently 10-15% contained.
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Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season.
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Check Fire Conditions Before You Burn
Spring wildfire season is upon us and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities.