Recreation
- News
Buy Your State Park, Trail Passes Online To Save Time
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission sticker and state trail passes online.
- News
Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 1-2
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 12th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 1-2, 2024. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
- News
DNR To Host Meeting On Lake Michigan Lake Whitefish Trawl Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at Lakeshore Technical College to discuss current and future rules governing the trawling for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan.
- News
Avoid The Crowds This Memorial Day Weekend; Visit One Of Wisconsin's Hidden Gem State Parks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the state's most popular parks will likely have heavy crowds during the holiday weekend. The DNR encourages visitors to explore hidden gem properties and reduce crowds at the most attended parks.
- News
DNR Accepting Shooting Range Grant Program Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program now through July 15, 2024.
- News
DNR Publishes 2023 Fish Stocking Summary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2023 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes.
- News
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Pierce County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Pierce County. The deer was sick and humanely dispatched in the town of Spring Lake and is within 10 miles of the Dunn and St. Croix county borders.
- Hearing/Meeting
CWD Public Meeting In Waushara County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting with the Waushara County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being…
- News
Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn
Spring is baby animal season in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to leave fawns alone while they’re out exploring the state during the warm weather months. If a fawn is encountered while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be and its mother isn’t far away.
- News
General Inland Fishing Season Opens May 4
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2024-2025 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 4.