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    Chat With The Warden

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    This is an opportunity to ask the warden questions! What is a warden? What does a Wisconsin DNR warden do? How can I become a Wisconsin DNR warden?

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    Elevated Fire Weather Across Wisconsin

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation throughout the weekend.

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    ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safe And Sober

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV operators to ride safely. That means wearing a helmet and seatbelt, staying sober and following posted regulatory signs on roadways.

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    ATV And UTV Operators: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement Aug. 2-4

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises ATV and UTV operators that more DNR conservation wardens and local law enforcement will be on trails and routes statewide Aug. 2-4 for the annual Think Smart Before You Start campaign.

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    Boaters: Share The Water And Slow Down To Keep Waters Safe For All

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to monitor their speed and control their wake while underway, as it can negatively affect other boaters and aquatic ecosystems and cause shoreline erosion.

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    Boaters: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement This Holiday Weekend

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises boaters that they will see more DNR conservation wardens and area law enforcement on the water July 4-6 as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign.

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    DNR Announces Annual Warden, Staff Awards For Public Safety, Resource Protection

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2023 award recipients from the Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection in honor of exemplary public service.

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    DNR Responds To USFWS Draft Ruling On Lake Sturgeon

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is aware of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) announcement today of the 12-month finding on a petition to list lake sturgeon as an endangered or threatened species. The notification of petition finding identifies that the listing of lake sturgeon as an endangered or threatened species is not warranted at this time.

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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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    DNR Seeks Tips On Illegal Elk Shootings In Jackson County

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs the public’s help in ongoing investigations into the illegal harvests of two cow elk in separate events in Jackson County during the 2022 gun deer season.

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