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DNR Shooting Range Hours Change Due To Daylight Saving
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will adjust the operating hours of the Yellowstone, Columbia and Wautoma shooting ranges on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 to accommodate for the light changes with daylight saving time.
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ATV/UTV Riders: Wear Your Helmet!
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders and passengers to wear their helmets and seatbelts while out riding this fall.
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Where Can We Practice Shooting? DNR To Host Next Hunting Webinar Oct. 19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the fourth of several educational hunting webinars on Oct. 19 for anyone new to hunting or looking to learn more about hunting.
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DNR Recommends Testing Deer For CWD Before Consuming Venison
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to get their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) before consuming venison.
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DNR Rule Change Directs Target Shooters In Columbia County To Designated Ranges
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters and sport shooters preparing for the fall hunting seasons of a recent rule change that will impact target shooting within Columbia County.
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DNR Recommends Precautions For Hunters Handling Wild Game To Prevent Exposure To Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
With the start of multiple waterfowl seasons and the fall bird migration ramping up, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks hunters to follow simple precautions when harvesting and handling wild birds because of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the state.
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Waterfowl Hunters: Wear Your Life Jackets
With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season.
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Don’t Become A Statistic - Wear Your Helmet!
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders and passengers to wear their helmets and seatbelts while out riding this fall.
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Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open Sept. 17
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. The archery and crossbow season runs through Jan. 8, 2023.
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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.