Outdoor Recreation
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Join Us For The North Mendota Trail Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Dane County Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, celebrating the opening of a new shared-use trail connection through Governor Nelson State Park.
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DNR’s Go Wild Customer Dashboard Receives Two Awards For Digital Excellence
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the agency received two digital excellence awards for its Go Wild Redesigned Customer Dashboard.
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Join Us For Free Fun Weekend June 4-5
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 10th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 4-5, 2022. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.