Outdoor/Recreations
Sioux Creek Golf Course wins state award
Sioux Creek Golf Course has achieved a significant milestone by being named the Best 9-Hole Course in Wisconsin for Appearance and Maintenance. This prestigious award, bestowed by the Golf Course Owners of Wisconsin, recognizes the exceptional work of the course’s dedicated staff. “We are incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Bruce Halvorson, Co-Owner at…
Read MoreWisconsin’s 2024 pheasant season opened Saturday, Oct. 19
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the general public that the 2024 pheasant season opened at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The opening weekend, Oct. 19-20, has a daily bag limit of one rooster per day. Starting Monday, Oct.…
Read MoreDon’t miss Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt Oct. 5-6
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunting mentors to introduce the rich tradition of deer hunting to the next generation during Wisconsin’s annual youth deer hunt. The youth hunt offers hunters 15 years old and younger the chance to learn hunting techniques and develop a connection to nature at a…
Read MoreWI DNR reminds hunter to help maintain a healthy herd avoid baiting and feeding deer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and other illnesses between deer by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect. CWD is an always-fatal…
Read MoreBuy your state park, trail passes online to save time
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission sticker and state trail passes online. Everyone can find their adventure in Wisconsin with 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of…
Read MoreRide safe this summer: take a Wisconsin ATV safety course before riding
MADISON, Wis. – As summer approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all ATV/UTV riders to complete an ATV safety certification course before they hit the trails. Although a safety course is recommended for riders of all ages, Wisconsin law requires ATV and UTV operators born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, who…
Read MoreBuy your state park, trail passes online to save time
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission sticker and state trail passes online. Everyone can find their adventure in Wisconsin with 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of…
Read MoreArea youth participate at MOHEE at Mackenzie Center
Designed for youth in grades 4-7 the Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo, MOHEE, (pronounced MO’-hee) at the DNR’s Mackenzie Center May 15-16 drew in over 4,000 students. Most of the students who attend MOHEE pass through the DNR’s BB Gun range, according to Kimberly Chroninger, DNR Outdoor Skills Trainer. This year the DNR erected two…
Read MoreApplication period ends May 31 – apply now for the 2024 Elk season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is open through May 31. New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state. Once widespread, elk were eliminated…
Read MoreDeer Council meetings set
MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has County Deer Advisory Council that meets annually to provide input and recommendations to the DNR on deer management in its county. Interested members of the public are…
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