Fishing regulations are used as a management tool to ensure quality fishing exists for future generations. The Department utilizes fishing regulations to:
Keep the fun on the water coming—whether it's a fishing boat, canoe, kayak, or personal watercraft. Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness, and speeding are the leading causes of watercraft accidents, with drowning being the primary cause of death.
Crash statistics indicate that boaters who complete safety certification courses and consistently wear life jackets are most likely to stay safe on Wisconsin waters.
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Official DNR publications summarize key Wisconsin deer hunting laws, safety requirements, licensing options, and season dates. Be sure to review complete state guidelines before entering the field.
All-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle riding is a popular recreation across Wisconsin. With this privilege comes the responsibility to operate vehicles safely and respectfully.
ATV and UTV operators born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 who are at least 12 years old for ATVs (and 16 for UTVs) must complete a safety certification course to operate on public trails and lands in Wisconsin. Conservation wardens recommend safety courses for all operators.
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