Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Wisconsin State Trails Council
The State Trails Council (STC) was created by statute 15.347(16) in 1989. The council provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. The…
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Wild rice harvesting
Attention Wild Rice Harvesters – A New Rule May Affect Your Plans This FallEffective immediately, the following water bodies are now date-regulated. Date-regulated means that wild rice harvest is only permitted after an open notice has been posted…
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Lake Superior Water Trail - Wisconsin Segment
The Wisconsin segment of the Lake Superior Water Trail covers more than 400 miles of diverse shoreline from the City of Superior to the Montreal River at the Michigan border. The trail is an ongoing effort to connect the 3,000 miles of shoreline…
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Birding And Bird Conservation
Wisconsin is home to over 300 species of birds and thousands of birding enthusiasts. Explore the links below for information on birds, bird identification, birding locations and how to get involved in conservation efforts. Sign up to receive the…
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Geocaching In Wisconsin
Geocaching is an outdoor sport involving the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to find a hidden waterproof container. Rules for geocaches in Wisconsin For your safety and the safety of other geocachers, the Wisconsin Geocaching…
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Recreation rules and permits
Wisconsin state parks, forests and trails have special rules to protect the safety of visitors and the environment. See Chapter NR 45 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code for the legal language or this page for the basic information about many rules…
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Outdoor Recreation
The Wisconsin State Park System has nearly 156,000 acres of land available for visitors to enjoy. Nature provides beautiful backdrops during any season at any of the state parks, forests, recreation areas and trails. With more than 15,000 inland…