Recreation
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2022 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 12
A giant among Wisconsin’s inland fresh water fishes, the bottom‐dwelling lake sturgeon is a living fossil – a relic from the Middle Ages of fish evolution. The Winnebago system is home to one of the largest lake sturgeon populations in North America and is one of only two locations where lake sturgeon can be harvested with a spear.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public meeting and comment period regarding plans for the observation tower at Potawatomi State Park at 4 p.m. on Jan. 27.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Presentation - GPS Units in Snowmobile Groomers
Groomer Tracking Systems, Inc. will give a presentation on the installation and use of GPS units in groomers that receive reimbursement from the DNR’s Snowmobile Trail Aids grant program.
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Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required.
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Snowmobilers: Think Smart Before You Start This Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers that safety is an important part of the ride. Whether you were gifted a snowmobile over the holidays or are a veteran of the ride, the department asks all riders to be in the know and review Wisconsin’s snowmobile safety rules and regulations before heading out this winter.
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2022 State Park And Forest Admission Stickers And Trail Passes Available For Purchase
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the 2022 state park and forest admission passes are currently on sale.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Meeting
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve a request for financial aid for the recreational boating facilities grant program.
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OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks On New Year’s Day
Celebrate the new year by stepping into the outdoors with a First Day Hike. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join in the annual adventure sponsored by America’s State Parks on New Year's Day for the 11th year in a row.
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Learn About State Natural Areas, Home To Wisconsin’s Endangered Species
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging nature enthusiasts to learn more about Wisconsin’s state natural areas and the rare species that inhabit them in the 2021 Field Notes publication now available online.
- Hearing/Meeting
State Trails Council (STC) Quarterly Meeting
The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin.