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2020 Wildlife Survey Results Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the latest results for a variety of wildlife surveys are now available on the DNR website.
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DNR Offering $25 Rebate For Endangered Resources License Plates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Endangered Species Day (May 21, 2021) by offering a $25 rebate for new purchases of an Endangered Resources license plate. The rebate is available for the bald eagle plate and the wolf plate during 2021.
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New Eagle Tower Opens May 19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the iconic Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park is set to open to the public on Wednesday, May 19.
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Minocqua Chain Walleye Catch And Release Regulation Extension Virtual Public Hearing On May 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss extending the catch and release walleye regulations on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes in Oneida County at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 24.
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Find Your Adventure During Free Fun Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting the 9th annual Free Fun Weekend June 5-6. Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes will be waived for Wisconsinites to find their adventure outdoors.
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DNR Names Madison Resident John Kessler State Natural Area Steward Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced John Kessler, of Madison, was named the 2020 State Natural Area Volunteer Steward of the Year for his dedication to one of the prairie remnants of the Empire Prairies State Natural Area, an 11-acre hilltop prairie that is one of five sites remaining from a vast prairie that covered northern Dane and southern Columbia counties 200 years ago.
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Dress For Success This Turkey Season
We’re halfway through regular spring turkey season, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding hunters to adhere to best practices while out in the field, especially when it comes to camouflage safety.
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Wisconsin DNR Updates Peninsula State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced visitors to Peninsula State Park in 2021 will be in for a treat with property upgrades, new facilities and infrastructure, plus the reopening of popular property amenities.
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Wisconsin Joins Trillion Tree Movement
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the spotlight is on Wisconsin’s forests this Arbor Day.
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Incidental Take Notice For Buffalo And Trempealeau County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the CenturyTel N.823603 Centerville project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.