Outdoor Recreation
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Plan Your Outdoor Fall Color Adventure
Fall in Wisconsin is underway. Many scenic landscapes are starting to display vivid reds, oranges and yellows, offering a once-a-year color show like no other. With over 6 million acres of public lands, 49 state parks, 15 state forests and 44 state biking trails opportunities to view Wisconsin’s fall colors are bountiful.
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Waushara County Shooting Range Reopens
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Waushara County shooting range on Bicentennial Road in Wautoma has reopened to the public following facility improvements and the addition of accessible walkways.
- Hearing/Meeting
Sporting Heritage Council - Vision Statement Review
The purpose and agenda for the meeting is to develop a draft vision statement for the Sporting Heritage Council.
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Get Outdoors For National Public Lands Day
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outdoors Sept. 25 in recognition of National Public Lands Day.
- Hearing/Meeting
Meeting of the Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC)
At this meeting, NRTTC will discuss social media, the concept of a sales tax to support state trails and regular quarterly topics.
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Find Your Adventure: Explore Wisconsin’s Amazing Fall Foliage
Autumn in Wisconsin is all about the color. The beauty is breathtaking, and you’ve got to see it to believe it. With over 6 million acres of public lands, 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state biking trails plus hundreds of lakes and rivers to explore, Wisconsin has a fall leaf-peeping spot for everyone.
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Waushara County Shooting Range To Get Improvements
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will temporarily close the Waushara County shooting range on Bicentennial Road in Wautoma starting Sept. 6.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Recreational Boating Facilities Funding Meeting
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve requests for financial aid for the recreational boating facilities grant program.
- 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…
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Finding Your Adventure Starts 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 there to engage with fairgoers August 5-15. This year's theme is “OutWiGo” with a focus on outdoor recreation across the state.