It’s Free Fun Weekend!
Enjoy Parks, Trails, Forests And Fishing, All Without Fees
The first weekend in June means another Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin! On June 6-7, you can visit state parks, forests and recreation areas and use state trails all weekend long, with no vehicle admission fees or trail passes required.
Use the DNR’s Find a Park tool to help you locate state properties to explore all around the state. You can sort by property type, amenities and location — there are so many beautiful places to visit in the Wisconsin State Park System. June 6 also is the American Hiking Society’s annual National Trails Day, a great day to get out for a hike!
In addition to all those opportunities for free outdoor fun, June 6-7 is Free Fishing Weekend, with no fishing license or stamps required on most waters throughout Wisconsin and many events planned statewide. If you need equipment to give fishing a try, the DNR has more than 50 tackle loaner sites with essential gear to get you started.
Summer Magazine Issue Is Coming Soon
The next edition of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is on the way in mid-June, and there’s plenty in the latest issue to help you enjoy summer.
| You’ll find stories on unusual Wisconsin wildlife, underappreciated fish species, furbearer fun facts and identifying animal tracks you might see around the trail. The cover story is fit for a queen — a redbelted bumble bee queen, that is — highlighting the progress of a bee nest that was monitored in a Madison backyard. There’s even advice from state park managers on fun things to see and do at beautiful places statewide.
The digital edition will be available online soon at wnrmag.com or look for the print issue hitting mailboxes after June 11. Subscribe online now or call 1-800-678-9472 to sign up, renew or give a gift today.
Redbelted bumble bee cover photo by Jay Watson |
Invasive Species Action Month
June is Invasive Species Action Month in Wisconsin, a great time to think about how you can help protect our state’s lands and waters by keeping potentially destructive invasive species in check. There’s plenty you can do with invasive species events and volunteering. And even a few simple actions can go a long way to control invasive species.
Fishing and boating: To help avoid transporting invasive species between water bodies, be sure to inspect your boat, trailer and equipment immediately after every use and remove any attached aquatic plants or animals. Drain all water from boats, motors and equipment. Never move live fish away from a waterbody and always put unwanted bait in the trash.
Hiking and camping: Clean mud and dirt from shoes and remove seeds and burs from clothing before visiting other places. When camping, use local firewood and follow all firewood rules to avoid moving invasive insects and pathogens.
Gardening: Remove invasive species and plant native species or traditional gardening plants that are noninvasive.
Check the DNR’s invasive species webpage to learn more about control measures, invasive species lists, rules and regulations, and how to report invasives near you.
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