Safety
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Fire Department Advisory Council Spring Meeting
The Fire Department Advisory Council spring meeting includes a discussion of the DNR forest fire suppression program and topics related to DNR and Wisconsin fire department cooperation on forest fire suppression, including the funding of the Forest…
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ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safe On Public And Private Lands
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges youth users of recreational vehicles and their parents to operate responsibly, including on private lands.
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2024 Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.
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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.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Meeting On CWD In Wisconsin And Local CWD Testing Efforts
The DNR and the Jackson County Deer Advisory Council will host a public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
- Hearing/Meeting
Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council Quarterly Meeting
This is a regular meeting (quarterly) of the Laboratory Certification Standard Review Council.