Outdoor Recreation
- 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.
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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.
- 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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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.
- Hearing/Meeting
State Trails Council quarterly meeting
The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin.
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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.
- Hearing/Meeting
Non-motorized Recreation & Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC) quarterly meeting
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Transportation on all matters…
- Hearing/Meeting
Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting
The main focus of this meeting is to review grant cost increase requests and emergency storm damage requests.