MADISON, Wis. - To help with overcrowding at our most popular parks, the Department of Natural Resources is encouraging state park visitors from across the state and beyond to explore Wisconsin's hidden gems off the beaten path. Search for destinations by location, distance, property type, or activity by using our Explore Outdoors tool. Check out Travel Wisconsin's … [Read more...] about Explore Wisconsin’s Hidden Gems
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DNR & Dane County Sheriff’s Office Renew Weekend Public Hours At Shooting Range, $10 User Fee
MADISON, Wis. - Thanks to the continuing project agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Dane County Sheriff's Office, the public again will have weekend access to the Dane County Law Enforcement Training Center Range. The public will have access to the range, located on Highway 19 in the Town of Westport, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on … [Read more...] about DNR & Dane County Sheriff’s Office Renew Weekend Public Hours At Shooting Range, $10 User Fee
Preliminary 2020 Spring Turkey Harvest Registrations Up From 2019
MADISON, Wis. - Preliminary totals show Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 44,963 birds during the 2020 spring turkey hunting season, nearly a 17% increase from the 38,576 birds registered in the 2019 season. The 2020 youth season resulted in a total of 2,880 birds registered, up 47% from 1,953 in 2019. Harvest increased significantly across all zones and time periods … [Read more...] about Preliminary 2020 Spring Turkey Harvest Registrations Up From 2019
Let The Adventures Begin During Free Fun Weekend June 6-7
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proud to host the 8th annual Wisconsin Free Fun Weekend. Park admission fees, fishing license and trail pass requirements will be waived on June 6-7 to encourage Wisconsinites to take advantage of and enjoy Wisconsin's outdoors. During Free Fun Weekend June 6-7: No state park admission stickers or … [Read more...] about Let The Adventures Begin During Free Fun Weekend June 6-7
Wisconsin State Park Campgrounds Opening June 10
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will reopen state campgrounds on Wednesday, June 10 with special conditions to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. Some of the changes that campers and park visitors will experience beginning June 10 include: Automatic touchless check-in.New signs to educate visitors on recreating responsibly.Park … [Read more...] about Wisconsin State Park Campgrounds Opening June 10