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Recreation | Outdoor Recreation

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 7-8

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 13th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 7-8, 2025. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.

Education | Recreation | Hunt

DNR Accepting Applications For Sandhill State Wildlife Area Learn To Hunt Deer Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Learn to Hunt Deer program at Sandhill Wildlife Area. Applications will be accepted through July 1.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Fishing

Anglers Play A Key Role In Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by draining water from their boats and equipment this fishing season.

Monitoring | Public Health | Beaches

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin's Beach List to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer.

Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Slow Down: Give Turtles A Brake During Nesting Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to slow down on our roadways for turtles that are emerging from waterways to nest.