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    Hunting

    Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…

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    Nature Center and Programs

    Location S5975 Park Rd. Baraboo, WI 53913 Located near the park’s north entrance. It is the first building you come to, before heading down to the lake/beach area. Phone Number 608-356-8301 Ext. 140 Hours Monday-Saturday

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    Permits for bobcat and fisher

    The Wisconsin DNR regulates the harvest of bobcat and fisher through a special permitting system. Harvest permits, or kill tags, are awarded through a "preference point" lottery system. In order to receive a kill permit for one of these species…

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    Snowmobile safety tips

    Zero alcohol keeps you safe on the trail Drinking alcohol before snowmobiling or during your ride slows your reactions, impairs your judgment, and is a leading contributor to snowmobiling deaths. Last winter, alcohol was involved in 70 percent of…

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    Rock Climbing

    Many people rock climb and boulder at Devil's Lake but the park is not maintained for rock climbing; do it at your own risk. No permits are issued; particular areas or routes are not reservable. The park neither prohibits nor promotes rock climbing…

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    Biking

    The park has four miles of off-road bike trails—the Upland Trail Loop. Trails open to bikers are so posted. A state trail pass is not required to use the mountain bike trails. Bicyclists must use caution and give hikers the right-of-way. There are…

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    Winter Recreation

    Trails are not maintained for winter use but are not closed. Trails may be snow and ice-covered, muddy and slippery during winter. When there is snow, the Steinke Basin Loop trail is periodically packed for easier travel -- it is open to all non…

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    Hiking

    There are 29 miles of trails in the park, ranging from easy strolls along a paved pathway along the lakeshore to a rocky hiking ascent up the south face of the East Bluff. With several different trail segments, visitors can choose a hike of varying…

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    Life Jackets

    Drowning. It is human nature to think it can't happen to me--but it can. The majority of people who drown in boating accidents know how to swim but become incapacitated in the water.

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    Establishing a slalom course

    There are two permits necessary to place a slalom course on public waterways. The following steps are necessary to apply for a slalom permit.

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