Safety
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Climbing Temps Mean More ATV/UTVs On The Roads
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges users of all recreational vehicles to be mindful of safety in this year’s changing conditions when operating throughout the state.
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DNR Begins Winter Prescribed Burns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn.
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Now Is The Time To Enroll In A Hunter Education Course
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now before courses begin filling up in spring. Those who complete a hunter education course play a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt. Many hunting incidents in Wisconsin involve hunters older than 40, decades after learning firearm safety rules in their hunter education courses. It may be time for veteran hunters to refresh these valuable lessons.
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Rapidly Changing Weather Brings Unsafe Ice Conditions Statewide
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice.
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DNR Partners With MADD To Promote Snowmobile Safety This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are teaming up to promote a safe snowmobile season and educate Wisconsinites on the dangers of operating a snowmobile while impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs.
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Snowmobilers: Sled Safe This Season
As Wisconsin receives measurable snowfall and many trails are anticipated to open for the first time this season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate within their limits, stay sober and ride only on designated trails.
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ATV/UTV Riders: Beware Of Winter Conditions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles during the extended riding season.
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Pack Your Safety Skills For The Antlerless Holiday Hunt
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters they have another opportunity to fill their freezers by the end of the year.
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Plenty Of Time Left To Harvest Deer In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters across the state that additional deer harvest opportunities are available this fall and winter. Opportunities include: Muzzleloader season – Nov. 27 – Dec. 6 Statewide Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec. 7-10 Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt – Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2024, in select Farmland Zone units
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Practice Ice Safety On All Waterbodies This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice.