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Elevated Fire Danger Across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning this weekend due to elevated fire danger across the state. Thirty-five fires have burned approximately 300 acres today – the single most active wildfire day this year. Several fires had potential for large fire growth in the northwest part of the state. The DNR moved resources, including an incident management team, around the state to respond to these wildfires.
Celebrate Rural And Urban Forests During Forest Appreciation Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from Earth Day (April 22) to Arbor Day (April 26).
DNR Recruiting 2025 Class Of State Conservation Wardens
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for its 2025 class of conservation wardens. The application period will run through May 7, 2024.
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Waushara County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Waushara County.
2024 Spring Turkey Season Opens April 17
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2024 spring turkey season opens on April 17. The 2024 spring turkey season will run from April 17 through May 28 and includes six, seven-day periods running Wednesday through the following Tuesday. All seven turkey management zones will be open for hunting.
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