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    Peshtigo Shooting Range To Open With Limited Hours

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the Peshtigo Shooting Range will open on Aug. 17 to users when a range supervisor can be present, as the department seeks more volunteer supervisors to expand its public hours.

  • News

    Road Improvement Projects To Begin At Peninsula State Park

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that construction will begin Aug. 15 to repair roads throughout Peninsula State Park in Door County. Visitors may experience temporary road closures, flagged single lane traffic and detours through the remainder of 2022.

  • News

    ATV And UTV Operators: Think Smart Before You Start

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV and UTV enthusiasts to operate responsibly and think smart before they start.

  • News

    Find Your Adventure; Visit The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair

    The Wisconsin State Fair starts this week, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers August 4-14. This year's theme is once again “OutWiGo” with a focus on outdoor recreation across the state.

  • News

    Brookfield East High School Student Wins 2023 State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Design Contest

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Brookfield East High School senior Brooke Salomone is the winner of the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest winner.

  • News

    New Hours For DNR Shooting Range In Vilas County

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is adjusting the hours of operation at the C.W. Caywood Shooting Range at Vilas County.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Sporting Heritage Council Meeting

    The Sporting Heritage Council was created to study, provide advice, and make recommendations to the governor, the Natural Resources Board, and the legislature about issues relating to hunting, trapping, fishing and other types of outdoor recreation…

  • News

    Wanna Go Hunting? DNR To Host Intro To Hunting Webinar Series Beginning July 28

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the first of several educational hunting webinars beginning July 28 for members of the public that are new to hunting or hunting curious.  

  • News

    Ride Across Wisconsin Aug. 20-21

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that several sections of state trails will participate in Ride Across Wisconsin taking place Aug. 20-21, 2022. Trail users and park visitors should be aware of heavy traffic on some state trails.

  • News

    Think Smart Before You Start: Life Jackets Required For Standup Paddleboarders

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that standup paddleboarders in Wisconsin are required to have wearable life jackets of the appropriate sizes for each on board. Those age 12 and younger must wear their life jackets while paddling on federally managed waters.

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