Outdoor/Recreations

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. DNR adaptive equipment rentals and all-terrain wheelchair reservations through Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) help ensure that everyone can make memories and learn new skills in Wisconsin’s outdoors. Wisconsinites have access to seasonal adaptive equipment at…

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of a new webpage and informational resources for residents in St. Croix County affected by private drinking water wells contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE), a volatile organic compound (VOC). The new St. Croix special well casing depth area (SWCDA) webpage includes information on…

The “dog days” of summer are officially here. Play it cool on your next adventure with these tips to beat the heat: • Pack water and identify places you can refill along your adventure. • Stay hydrated and drink BEFORE you feel thirsty. • Take breaks and grab some shade. Reserve extra time to cool…

Wisconsin offers numerous shore-fishing opportunities for people with disabilities at areas across the state. Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), every fishing pier the Wisconsin DNR builds is accessible to people with disabilities. The accessible fishing piers are designed to accommodate wheelchairs, are wider to offer enough room for turning around and have lower…

Summer is a great time for ATV and UTV riders to head out on Wisconsin’s trails and designated roads. However, it’s important to remember that these powerful vehicles can be dangerous and even fatal. Help make the sport a safe one by following these tips: Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during your ride.…

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding beachgoers and their pets to watch for blue-green algae and know the risks. Blue-green algae can cause illness if swallowed or inhaled in water droplets, or irritation if rubbed on the skin under clothing. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are photosynthetic bacteria often called “pond scum.” Blue-green…

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again asking ruffed grouse hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who come across a sick or dead grouse to submit a sample for a multi-state ruffed grouse West Nile virus study. For the fourth and final year, the DNR and conservation partners will distribute testing kits to hunters,…

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall 2021 sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed due to the spring surveys results and concerns over future viability of the sharp-tailed grouse population. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year. Each year, the sharp-tailed grouse advisory committee, which consists…

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will celebrate the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area’s (NHFRA) 75th year of operation on June 20, 2021. Located in Vilas County, the NHFRA is the DNR’s longest-running fisheries research project and an umbrella project for multiple fisheries research initiatives, contributing to understanding how fish communities respond…

It is human nature to think drowning can’t happen to you. The majority of people who drown in boating accidents know how to swim but become incapacitated in the water such as being injured or unconscious, exhausted or weighed down by clothing. Statistics show boaters who wear life jackets and take boater safety courses are…