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Wisconsin DNR discusses safety tips and where to get gear ahead of winter free fishing weekend

Jan 16, 2026 | Daily News

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host its free fishing this weekend on Saturday and Sunday,  allowing anglers to fish without needing a license. Read the full story by WSAW-TV – Wausau, WI.


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