Outdoor Recreation
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse Viewing Blind Reservations Opening Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting reservations for sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Saturday, Jan. 10. Additional viewing blinds at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will become available for reservations on Sunday, Feb. 1. Sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds are available from April 1 through May and Namekagon Barrens and from March 21 through May at Crex Meadows.
- Hearing/Meeting
Off-Highway Motorcycle Council Meeting
The Off-Highway Motorcycle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to off-highway motorcycle…
- Hearing/Meeting
Off-Highway Motorcycle Council Meeting
The Off-Highway Motorcycle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to off-highway motorcycle…
- Hearing/Meeting
Off-Highway Motorcycle Council Meeting
The Off-Highway Motorcycle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to off-highway motorcycle…
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DNR Reminds The Public To Move Over For Emergency Vehicles, Workers On Trails, Waterways
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges people traveling on roadways, waterways and recreational trails to remember the Move Over Law, which requires drivers and operators to take actions to avoid any possible collisions with stopped emergency vehicles or workers.
- Hearing/Meeting
Equipment Rate Ad Hoc Of Snowmobile And Off-Road Vehicle Councils
Members of the Snowmobile Recreational Council and the Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council will meet to discuss proposed equipment rate changes for the 2025-26 season.
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Weekend Storms And Flooding Cause Damage At State-Managed Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that recent storms have damaged numerous state-managed properties, including state parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas.
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Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair starts today, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers July 31 - Aug. 10. This year is the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System, and the DNR will be celebrating this milestone at the State Fair.
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Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 7-8
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 13th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 7-8, 2025. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
- Hearing/Meeting
Snowmobile Council SNARS Audit Ad Hoc
The Snowmobile Recreation Council carries out studies and makes recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to the snowmobiling program affecting snowmobiles…