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No Ice Is 100% Safe: Be Careful On Frozen Waterbodies
As snow is predicted over the next week in much of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be extra careful when traversing any frozen waterbody.
DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2026 State Park And Forest 12-Month Vehicle Admission Pass
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2026 12-month Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass.
Wisconsin NRB Meeting Jan. 22
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Chippewa County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 1-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer detected in Chippewa County. The deer was harvested within 10 miles of the Barron and Dunn County borders.
Experience Winter In A New Light At A DNR Candlelight Hike
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state.
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