Outdoor Recreation
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Explore Wisconsin's Natural Wonders With Natural Resource Foundation Field Trips
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) Field Trip.
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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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DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2024 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2024 collection of stamps.
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Southern Goose Zone Holiday Hunt Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds goose hunters that the goose season is again open in the Southern Goose Zone. This opportunity will remain open until Jan. 3, 2023.
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Registration Open For Happy Little 5K
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce its participation in the Happy Little 5k, a race benefiting tree health in Wisconsin state parks. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds going towards tree health and protection across the state.
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OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks On New Year’s Day
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that 2023 is right around the corner.
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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.
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Make Safety Your #1 Target This Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season.
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DNR Shooting Range Hours Change Due To Daylight Saving
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will adjust the operating hours of the Yellowstone, Columbia and Wautoma shooting ranges on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 to accommodate for the light changes with daylight saving time.