Safety
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Enroll Now In Hunter Education Courses
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for the 2023 hunting seasons by enrolling in a hunter safety course. Whether looking to give hunting a try or simply learn more about firearm safety, the DNR has classes available. It's never too early to think about completing hunter education or retaking the course as a refresher.
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Keep Ice Safety A Top Priority During Changing Winter Weather
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that as March’s warmer temperatures and spring showers move in, Wisconsin’s winter ice cover on lakes moves out.
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Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily For Safety Adjustments
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area will be closed starting Feb. 23 to address safety concerns for shooters.
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Permanent Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ice anglers that it’s time to remove their permanent ice shanties from Wisconsin’s waters.
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DNR Urges Sober Riding As Snowmobile Fatality Numbers Climb
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports nine snowmobile fatalities so far in 2023 and urges all snowmobile operators to Sled Safe and Sled Smart.
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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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Sled Safe: Five Snowmobile Fatalities Reported So Far In 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports five snowmobile fatalities so far this month and urges all snowmobile operators to make safety the top priority for every ride.
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DNR Urges Snowmobilers To Operate Safely As Ice Thins Statewide
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate safely as current warming trends thin ice across the state and make certain areas extremely unsafe.
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Snowmobilers: Sled Safe This Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate within their limits and stay sober on the trails this season.
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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 as they venture outdoors this winter.