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DNR OFFICES CLOSED ON OCTOBER 11

October 5, 2010

Columbus Day Holiday weekend vacationers urged to plan ahead

MADISON - Many state offices, including all Department of Natural Resources offices, will be closed Monday, Oct. 11. for an unpaid furlough day for state employees as part of state government cost cutting measures.

Key DNR services will be maintained. State conservation wardens will be on duty. State parks, forests and trails will be open and staffed as necessary.

DNR partners with more than 1,400 retail stores offering convenient service and hours for purchasing hunting and fishing licenses. A list of license agents is available on the DNR Web site.

Customers can visit the online licensing center through the DNR website or call 1-877-945-4236 24/7 to buy a license. Phone callers can, for example, order a fishing license, get a confirmation number, and head out fishing right away.

Questions on rules, regulations, or other DNR program, can be directed to the toll free DNR call center available seven days a week. The center will be open Oct. 11 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1-888-WDNRInfo [1-888-936-7463,] with Hmong and Spanish service also offered.

Live on-line chats are available on the DNR Web site 7 a.m. until 9:45 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Brookbank (608) 267-7799

Last Revised: Tuesday, October 05, 2010





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