AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFree Fun Weekend: Wisconsin DNR is waiving state park admission fees, fishing licenses, and trail passes June 6-7 for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend, opening 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, and thousands of miles of rivers/streams plus inland lakes; free fishing clinics are planned and most parks/trails run 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Wildlife Habitat Closure: A 125-acre portion of Pierce County Islands State Wildlife Area is closed to recreation until construction ends in 2027 as a habitat restoration project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to improve backwaters, fish habitat, floodplain forests, and waterfowl areas. Pollinator Protection: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service finalized critical habitat designations for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee across more than 1.5 million acres in 33 counties across six states, including Wisconsin. Local Summer Rules Watch: A Greenfield festival incident is prompting questions about hoodie/face-covering rules and how private-event dress policies are enforced. Travel Safety & Access: DNR also warns anglers about invasive bait worms and urges people not to dump worms; meanwhile, ATV/UTV law changes effective June 1 are in the mix for riders planning outdoor trips.
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