Outdoor Recreation
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Celebrate National Trails Day June 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3. Whether by foot, bike, ATV or horse, Wisconsin has thousands of miles of trails to enjoy.
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Find Your Adventure During Free Fun Weekend June 3-4
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 11th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 3-4, 2023. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all Wisconsin residents and non-residents.
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Skip The Line, Buy Your Park Passes Online
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online.
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DNR Opens Columbia County Shooting Range
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area is open following safety improvements.
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DNR Shooting Range Grant Applications Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through July 15, 2023.
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Explore Wisconsin's Natural Wonders With Natural Resource Foundation Field Trips
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) Field Trip.
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Keep Ice Safety A Top Priority During Changing Winter Weather
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that as March’s warmer temperatures and spring showers move in, Wisconsin’s winter ice cover on lakes moves out.
- Hearing/Meeting
Snowmobile Recreation Council Meeting
The Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss topics about the program, and make funding recommendations to the department.
- Hearing/Meeting
Storm Damage Ad Hoc Committee of the Snowmobile Recreation Council
An ad hoc committee of the Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss storm damage requests as a result of the December 2022 ice and snow storms.
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Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily For Safety Adjustments
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area will be closed starting Feb. 23 to address safety concerns for shooters.