Safety
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DNR Reminds The Public To Wear Safety Equipment On ATVs And UTVs This Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trail riders and hunters alike to wear safety equipment when operating an off-highway vehicle. Whether you’re out for a day of trail riding or headed to the tree stand, a helmet and seatbelt can save your life.
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Special Fire Order Issued Due To Ongoing Drought
Due to the exceptional and prolonged drought conditions and potential for elevated fire danger, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will reinstate DNR burning permits by issuing a Special Fire Order in 12 southern Wisconsin counties. The permit reinstatement will begin at 12:01 a.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in designated DNR protection areas until further notice.
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Remember TAB-K During Archery And Crossbow Deer Seasons
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters to brush up on their safety skills and best practices before archery and crossbow deer seasons open on Sept. 16.
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Extreme Fire Danger For Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, from 1 to 7 p.m. for the following counties in southwestern and central Wisconsin: Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Grant, Green Lake, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Marquette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, Vernon, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties. Several adjacent counties will experience High or Very High danger
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Warning: Elevated Fire Danger Across Southern And Central Wisconsin Forecasted
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning this holiday weekend due to elevated fire danger across southern and central Wisconsin. This includes campfires.
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Wear Your ATV Helmet This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all ATV/UTV operators and passengers to always wear a DOT-approved helmet this holiday weekend and every day.
- Hearing/Meeting
Disability Advisory Council
This is a meeting of the DNR Disability Advisory Council (DAC).
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Wear A Life Jacket 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 boating sober and always wearing a life jacket.
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TIME TO BRUSH UP ON TREE STAND SAFETY
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take proper precautions and follow all safety best practices before climbing into a tree stand this fall.
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DNR To Host Skills Workshops For New And Experienced Hunters Ahead Of The Fall Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host Learn to Hunt workshops across the state this fall to help Wisconsin hunters become safer, more independent and ethical hunters.