Start planning now for the annual Run for the Trees event, inspired by Bob Ross, the American painter, art instructor and television host of the PBS show "The Joy of Painting," and his love of the outdoors. Runners, walkers, hikers and rollers can complete their 5K anywhere outdoors anytime between Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26). Find a place to run your 5K at … [Read more...] about Registration Opens For Happy Little 5K
Outdoors
Enjoy Fall Colors From Your Campsite
Camping in the fall is just as wonderful as camping in summer, and often with less crowds and more availability. Why else go camping in the off season? Fall camping offers new opportunities from the summer camping season. Wildlife use this time to prepare for winter and can be seen running through the underbrush. Cooler weather pairs great with campfires and comfortable … [Read more...] about Enjoy Fall Colors From Your Campsite
Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer hunting season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and the Mississippi River counties are dead or dying from emerald ash borer infestation. Although emerald ash borer is not as widespread … [Read more...] about Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands
Archery And Shooting Programs Connect New Audiences With Wisconsin’s Sporting Heritage
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try out programs and opportunities offered in Wisconsin that provide experience shooting firearms and archery equipment. The DNR owns 11 public shooting ranges statewide and works with partners to provide public access to more ranges through the Shooting Range Grant Program. In Wisconsin, … [Read more...] about Archery And Shooting Programs Connect New Audiences With Wisconsin’s Sporting Heritage
Wisconsin’s 2023 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the state's 2023 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 and will run through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Pheasant hunters need a valid small game license and a 2023 Pheasant Stamp, which can be purchased through the Go Wild website or at a license sales location. There is a special daily bag … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s 2023 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 14