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Flambeau River State Forest
DNR has initiated a master plan variance process for the Flambeau River State Forest Master Plan. The variance proposes designating 0.9 miles of an existing forest road as snowmobile trail as part of a larger county snowmobile trail re-route. A…
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Ice safety
If you head out to one of Wisconsin's many lakes or rivers to ice fish, snowmobile, ATV, cross-country ski, or just to enjoy a winter day, we want you to have fun and be safe. A bit of advance planning and practicing basic ice precautions can help…
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Central Sand Hills Ecological Landscape
The department is developing a master plan for properties it manages in the Central Sand Hills region, which includes all of Marquette County and portions of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green Lake, Portage, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties.
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Selling Your Land
The Wisconsin State Legislature has given DNR the responsibility and authority to acquire land for conservation, natural resource protection and public outdoor recreation purposes. This authority is found in Chapter 23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. DNR…
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Choose a map
Maps help present information in a form that is more easily understood and meaningful to broad audiences. You can browse the mapping applications below for more specific information displayed in a map format. Many of these maps are interactive,…
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About the Stewardship Program
In 1989, Governor Tommy Thompson and the Wisconsin Legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (or Stewardship Fund) to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries and expand…
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Resources and Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful links to find more information on the DNR Real Estate program
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Realty Management
Real estate operations do not end after the land is purchased by DNR. There are many actions that occur on DNR managed land to ensure good land practices and management. The Department of Natural Resources purchases land to manage and protect…
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All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Enforcement Patrol Grant
This grant is issued to Wisconsin sheriff departments that participate in ATV enforcement efforts. The DNR can provide up to 100% of county net costs for the enforcement of ATV regulations. Actual funding received is based on total allotted…
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Public Access Lands Publications
Launch Public Access Lands online mapping application. Buy the Public Access Lands (PAL) Atlas or county portions thereof. Download county PDF map series. Search DNR lands for outdoor activities.