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    DNR Now Accepting Shooting Range Grant Applications

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program now through Sept. 15, 2022. 

  • News

    Ride Across Wisconsin Aug. 20-21

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trail users that certain sections of several state trails will be used as part of the Ride Across Wisconsin event held this weekend, Aug. 20 – 21. Trail users should be aware of the large increase in the number of bicyclists and spectators on the La Crosse River, Elroy-Sparta, 400, Glacial Drumlin and Hank Aaron state trails.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting

    The main focus of this meeting is to review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the department.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Snowmobile Recreation Council Meeting

    The Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss topics pertaining to the program, and make funding recommendations to the department.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Snowmobile Recreation Council Meeting

    The Infrastructure Committee, Law Enforcement and Safety Committee, and Tourism Committee of members of the Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss topics pertaining to their committee, and make recommendations to the department.

  • News

    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.

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