Safety
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Learn To Hunt: Sign Up For Skills Workshops This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting several hunting and shooting skills workshops this fall through the end of the Wisconsin hunting license year (March 31, 2023). The DNR’s Learn to Hunt workshops provide a great opportunity for the hunting curious to learn how to hunt safely and ethically in Wisconsin.
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Stay Safe This Hunting Season; Sign Up For A Hunter Safety Course
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try hunting this year. To get started, sign up for a safety course, as it’s never too early for new hunters to take a hunter education course or for experienced hunters to retake it as a refresher.
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Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer season as they start scouting properties.
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ATV/UTV Think Smart Before You Start Campaign Successful
More than 1,000 miles of ATV/UTV trails were patrolled by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conservation wardens and county sheriffs’ deputies during the ATV-UTV Think Smart Before You Start campaign happening July 29-31 that ended with no fatal crashes.
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Ride Across Wisconsin Aug. 20-21
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trail users that certain sections of several state trails will be used as part of the Ride Across Wisconsin event held this weekend, Aug. 20 – 21. Trail users should be aware of the large increase in the number of bicyclists and spectators on the La Crosse River, Elroy-Sparta, 400, Glacial Drumlin and Hank Aaron state trails.
- Hearing/Meeting
Coal Combustion Residual Landfill Plan of Operation Submittals
This is an informational and Q&A meeting for Coal Combustion Residual landfill owners and their consultants, going over elements of the new rule and requirements/reminders for plan of operation modification submittals.
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ATV And UTV Operators: Think Smart Before You Start
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV and UTV enthusiasts to operate responsibly and think smart before they start.
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DNR Reminds Wisconsinites To Wear Life Jackets While On The Water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors to put safety first by boating sober and wearing a life jacket while on the water.
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Think Smart Before You Start: Life Jackets Required For Standup Paddleboarders
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that standup paddleboarders in Wisconsin are required to have wearable life jackets of the appropriate sizes for each on board. Those age 12 and younger must wear their life jackets while paddling on federally managed waters.
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Boat Sober, Wear Your Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to keep safety top of mind before casting off this Fourth of July holiday weekend, one of the busiest times of year for Wisconsin waterways.