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May 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Urges ATV/UTV Operators To Prep For A Safe Season

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 15, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] DNR Urges ATV/UTV Operators To Prep For A Safe Season   Two passengers ride in an ATV, helmets on. Completing a safety class…
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May 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Celebrates Endangered Species Day

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 15, 2026 *Contact: *Drew Feldkirchner, DNR Natural Heritage Conservation Director [email protected] or 608-235-3905 DNR Celebrates Endangered Species Day   little brown bats roosting in…
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May 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Extreme Fire Danger Friday, May 15, 2026

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 15, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Extreme Fire Danger Friday, May 15, 2026 "Red Flag Warning Issued For 11 Northern Wisconsin Counties"   The Wisconsin…
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May 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin Experiencing Critical Fire Danger May 14-16

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 14, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Wisconsin Experiencing Critical Fire Danger May 14-16 "DNR Burn Permits Suspended In 31 Counties"   A wildfire burn…
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May 14, 2026 at 3:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Develop Your Outdoor Recreation Skillset With The DNR

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 14, 2026 *Contact: *Sara Pearson, DNR Southeast District Parks and Recreation Supervisor [email protected] or 414-303-1466   Develop Your Outdoor Recreation Skillset With The DNR   An …
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May 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 27

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 14, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 27   *MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the May m…
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May 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Monitoring

Section 1 DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] Section 2 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 13, 2026 *Contact: *Chelsea Weinzinger, DNR Karner Blue Butterfly Recovery Coordinator [email protected] or 608-397-0631 DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue …
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May 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2027 Class

Section 1 DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] Section 2 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 12, 2026 *Contact: *Ryan Mannes, DNR Conservation Warden [email protected] or 920-763-5970 DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2027 Class "Applications Due May 14"   T…
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May 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On The Western Coulees And Ridges Draft Regional Master Plan

Section 1 DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] Section 2 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 12, 2026 *Contact: *Yoyi Steele, DNR Property Planner [email protected] or 608-590-6027   DNR Seeking Public Comment On The Western Coulees And Ridges Draft Regiona…
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May 11, 2026 at 9:39 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reopens Newville Boat Launch Along Rock River After Flooding

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 11, 2026 *Contact: *Nathan Nye, DNR Fisheries Team Supervisor [email protected] or 608-635-5143 * *DNR Reopens Newville Boat Launch Along Rock River After Flooding   A boat launch along a ri…
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May 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reminds Hunters To Apply For A 2026 Elk Hunting License By May 31

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 11, 2026 *Contact: *Josh Spiegel, DNR Northern Elk Zone Biologist [email protected] or 715-558-0648 DNR Reminds Hunters To Apply For A 2026 Elk Hunting License By May 31   A bull elk sta…
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May 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Marathon County

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 6, 2026 *Contact: *James Salscheider, DNR CAFO Compliance and Enforcement Coordinator [email protected] or 920-367-3007 DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Marathon County   * MADISON, Wis…
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May 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Recognizes Importance Of Clean Air During Clean Air Month

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 4, 2026 *Contact: *Craig Czarnecki, DNR Air Management Outreach Coordinator [email protected] or 608-250-0945 DNR Recognizes Importance Of Clean Air During Clean Air Month   Blue sky w…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
May 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin Experiencing Elevated Fire Danger Monday, May 4

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 4, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Wisconsin Experiencing Elevated Fire Danger Monday, May 4 "DNR Burn Permits Suspended In 43 Counties"   Much of Wisc…
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May 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Keep Wildlife Wild: A Fawn’s Best Chance Of Survival Is With Its Mother

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 4, 2026 *Contact: *Jenna Fastner, DNR Captive Wildlife Health Specialist [email protected] or 715-894-7181 Keep Wildlife Wild: A Fawn’s Best Chance Of Survival Is With Its Mother   A white-…
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May 1, 2026 at 9:15 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Walleye And Musky Season To Open On Wisconsin’s Lakes

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 1, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Walleye And Musky Season To Open On Wisconsin’s Lakes   * MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
May 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Accepting Shooting Range Grant Applications

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 1, 2026 *Contact: *Brett Johanen, DNR Statewide Shooting Range Manager [email protected] or 608-772-4928   DNR Accepting Shooting Range Grant Applications "Applications Due Aug. 15"   …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
May 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Celebrate Spring With New DNR Merch

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *May 1, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Celebrate Spring With New DNR Merch   A collage of Wisconsin DNR branded apparel, including t-shirts, crewnecks, park pos…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM

NEWS RELEASE: 2026 Statewide Spring Hearing Results Now Available

[ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 28, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications* *[email protected]   2026 Statewide Spring Hearing Results Now Available   *MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conse…
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April 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Kimberly-Clark Marinette Facility Transitions To Tier 2 Of Green Tier

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 28, 2026 *Contact: *Jenni Birkholz, DNR Business Support Coordinator [email protected] or 608-266-8226 Kimberly-Clark Marinette Facility Transitions To Tier 2 Of Green Tier   * MAD…
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April 27, 2026 at 2:24 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeks Public Input On 2026-2036 Fisheries Management Strategic Plan

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 27, 2026 *Contact: *Lori Tate, DNR Fisheries District Supervisor [email protected] or 608-400-1850 DNR Seeks Public Input On 2026-2036 Fisheries Management Strategic Plan   * MADISON, Wis.*…
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April 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Celebrates Arbor Day To Conclude Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 24, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] DNR Celebrates Arbor Day To Conclude Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24     Volunteers holding shovels planting a tre…
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April 23, 2026 at 3:47 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin Experiencing Very High Fire Danger Thursday, April 23

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 23, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Wisconsin Experiencing Very High Fire Danger Thursday, April 23 "DNR Burn Permits Suspended In 43 Counties"   Nearl…
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April 23, 2026 at 12:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Extreme Fire Danger Wednesday, April 22, 2026

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 22, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Extreme Fire Danger Wednesday, April 22, 2026 "Red Flag Warning Issued For Two Northwest Wisconsin Counties"   The …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
April 21, 2026 at 8:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Buffalo County

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 21, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] * *DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Buffalo County   *MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
April 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Walleye Tag Reward Study Continues In The Bay Of Green Bay 

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 21, 2026 *Contact: *Adam Nickel, DNR Fisheries Supervisor  [email protected] or 920 647-6571 * * Walleye Tag Reward Study Continues In The Bay Of Green Bay    A walleye with a visible ta…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
April 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Closes Newville Boat Launch Along The Rock River Due To Flooding

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 21, 2026 *Contact: *Nathan Nye, DNR Fisheries Team Supervisor [email protected] or 608-635-5143 * *DNR Closes Newville Boat Launch Along The Rock River Due To Flooding   Newville boat laun…
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April 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Invites Public To Work Play Earth Day Events

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 21, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] DNR Invites Public To Work Play Earth Day Events   aerial view of lake and beach area in the summer at Buckhorn State Park …
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April 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Debris From Recent Storms And Dry Forecast Increase Risk Of Wildfires

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *F**OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 20, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Debris From Recent Storms And Dry Forecast Increase Risk Of Wildfires   A large downed tree in the backyard of a re…
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April 20, 2026 at 12:51 AM

CORRECTION | NEWS RELEASE: Columbia County Floodwaters Drop, Emergency Operations Center Winds Down

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 19, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Columbia County Floodwaters Drop, Emergency Operations Center Winds Down   **"Editor's Note: The previous version of th…
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April 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Portage County Floodwaters Drop, Emergency Operations Center Winds Down

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 19, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Portage County Floodwaters Drop, Emergency Operations Center Winds Down   * PORTAGE, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
April 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM

CORRECTION | NEWS RELEASE: Flood Waters Begin To Recede At Portage; Road Closures Remain, Well Water Testing Offered

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 18, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Flood Waters Begin To Recede At Portage; Road Closures Remain, Well Water Testing Offered   A flooded road lined by trees ne…
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April 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Flood Waters Begin To Recede At Portage; Road Closures Remain, Well Water Testing Offered

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 18, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Flood Waters Begin To Recede At Portage; Road Closures Remain, Well Water Testing Offered   A flooded road lined by trees ne…
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April 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Historic Flooding Of Wisconsin River Threatens Portage Community; Critical Infrastructure At Risk

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 17, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Historic Flooding Of Wisconsin River Threatens Portage Community; Critical Infrastructure At Risk   * PORTAGE, Wis.* – The …
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April 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Volunteer Training Opportunities

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 17, 2026 *Contact: *Jessica Ross, DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Coordinator [email protected] or 608-219-6383   DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Volunteer Training Opportunities   …
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April 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Help Birds During Spring Migration

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 17, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]  Help Birds During Spring Migration   A blue-colored bird perches in a spring tree with early leaves on it. Native bird …
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April 17, 2026 at 12:04 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin River Rising In Columbia County; DNR Continues To Monitor

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 16, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Wisconsin River Rising In Columbia County; DNR Continues To Monitor   * MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natura…
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April 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM

DNR Warns That Heavy Rain And Flooding Can Contaminate Private Wells

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 16, 2026 *Contact: *Jared Niewoehner, DNR Private Water Field Supervisor [email protected] or 920-210-8105   DNR Warns That Heavy Rain And Flooding Can Contaminate Private Wells   …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
April 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Pine Island State Wildlife Area Closed Due To Flooding

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 16, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Pine Island State Wildlife Area Closed Due To Flooding   * PORTAGE, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resour…
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April 15, 2026 at 1:35 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Monitoring Portage-Area Levees Due To Rising Flood Levels

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 15, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   DNR Monitoring Portage-Area Levees Due To Rising Flood Levels   * PORTAGE, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural…
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April 13, 2026 at 7:25 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Celebrate Wisconsin's Rural And Urban Forests Throughout April

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 13, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Celebrate Wisconsin's Rural And Urban Forests Throughout April     A scenic view of a serene river or lake surrounded by…
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April 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE: 2026 Spring Turkey Season Opens April 15

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 10, 2026 *Contact: *Alissa Kakatsch, DNR Assistant Turkey Ecologist [email protected] or 608-576-7559 2026 Spring Turkey Season Opens April 15   Six turkeys, a mix of female and male, …
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April 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: 2026 Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 8, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] *Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon* "Wisconsinites Reminded Of Protected Tribal Right To Fish"   *MADISON, Wis.* …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
April 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Reminds Hunters And Recreators To Put Safety First As Spring Turkey Season Starts

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 8, 2026 *Contact: *Lt. Renee Thok, DNR Hunter Education Administrator [email protected] or 262-900-7860 DNR Reminds Hunters And Recreators To Put Safety First As Spring Turkey Season Starts  …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
April 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin's General Fishing Season Opens May 2; New Regulations In Effect

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 7, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Wisconsin's General Fishing Season Opens May 2; New Regulations In Effect   A walleye with a lure in its mouth breaks the sur…
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April 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Input On 2026 Deer Season

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 3, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   DNR Seeking Public Input On 2026 Deer Season "Provide Feedback Online Or In-Person Starting April 4"   A group of whi…
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April 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears This Spring

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 3, 2026 *Contact: *Marcus Rufledt, DNR Wildlife Program Specialist [email protected] or 608-438-438-6480   Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears This …
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April 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2027 Class

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 2, 2026 *Contact: *Ryan Mannes, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden [email protected] or 920-763-5970 DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2027 Class "Application Period Opens April 30 "   Two wa…
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April 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Devil’s Lake Acquisition Grows Most-Visited State Park

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 2, 2026 *Contact: *DNR Office of Communications [email protected]   Devil’s Lake Acquisition Grows Most-Visited State Park   A panoramic aerial view of Devils Lake State Park in the spring. …
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April 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM

NEWS RELEASE: 2026 Youth Turkey Hunt Kicks Off Spring Season

DNR News Release Header Image [ [link removed] ] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *April 2, 2026 *Contact: *Alissa Kakatsch, DNR Assistant Turkey and Pheasant Ecologist [email protected] or 608-576-7559   2026 Youth Turkey Hunt Kicks Off Spring Season   Two people in ca…