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A snowy landscape burning with a prescribed burn

Environmental Protection | Safety | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Begins Winter Prescribed Burns

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn.

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 11:00

Two signs, reading "high water" and "road closed" block a road that is flooded.

Floodplains

Prepare For Spring Storms With Flood Insurance

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Feb. 4-10, 2024, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage.

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 09:00

Icicles and ice formations adorn a coastal cave alongside a frozen lake.

Recreation | Great Lakes

DNR Now Accepting Submissions For Great Waters Photo Contest And Writing Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for the 16th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project through April 1, 2024. The top photographs and writing submissions will be featured in the DNR's Office of Great Waters next calendar.

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:00

A young boy wearing a hat and blaze orange shirt, viewed from behind his shoulder, aims his rifle at a target.

Now Is The Time To Enroll In A Hunter Education Course

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now before courses begin filling up in spring. Those who complete a hunter education course play a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt. Many hunting incidents in Wisconsin involve hunters older than 40, decades after learning firearm safety rules in their hunter education courses. It may be time for veteran hunters to refresh these valuable lessons.

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 11:00

cover of 2024-2026 Choose Wisely booklet showing fish being cooked over a fire with text "Choose Wisely"

Public Health | Recreation | Fishing

DNR, DHS Issue Updated Safe Fish Consumption Guidelines

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2024-2026 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines guidelines for safe fish consumption.

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 09:00

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