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Columbia County Shooting Range Opens Handgun Range For Public Use
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced upgrades and repairs are complete at the Columbia County Shooting Range. The handgun range, now including a bullet-catcher, is also open to the public.
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Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Elk Or Moose This Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.
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Where Can We Hunt? DNR To Host Next Hunting Webinar Sept. 21
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the third of several educational hunting webinars on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for members of the public that are new to hunting or hunting curious.
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Archery Season Is Coming Soon: Are You Ready?
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that their first opportunity to pursue deer this fall is coming up with the opening of the archery and crossbow deer season on Saturday, Sept. 17.
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Wear A Life Jacket When On The Water This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind as they cast off this Labor Day Weekend by wearing a life jacket which could save your life.
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Help Slow The Spread Of CWD This Deer Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking deer hunters to join in the efforts to protect the state’s deer herd and help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
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2022 Hook And Line Lake Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the inland hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place Sept. 3 - Sept. 30 on certain waters. Lake sturgeon in these waterbodies remain strong thanks to continued science-based management practices and habitat work.
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ATV/UTV Riders: Think Smart Before You Start This Labor Day Weekend
Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to use their safety equipment and smart operating skills as trails and routes are expected to be busy over the holiday weekend.
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DNR Now Accepting Applications For Trapping Permits At Sandhill Wildlife Area Through Sept. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping opportunity at Sandhill Wildlife Area through Sept. 10.
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DNR Announces 2022 Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Varied Outlook
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its 2022 wild rice season shows another year of a varied outlook for harvesters. Based on ground and aerial surveys, this year’s manoomin (wild rice) crops appear to be relatively average across the northern part of the state.