Boating safety

Plenty of people will be on the water over the 4th of July Holiday weekend, and some of them will probably be drinking

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about some simple steps you can take to make sure you're being safe while having fun.

Lack of life jackets on board is one of the most common violations the DNR sees among boaters.

As visitors and residents look to getting outside more over the upcoming holiday weekend, the Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to do so safely.

Many people are getting out on the water before the ice sets in. WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Austin Babich about safety concerns this time of year.

The DNR encourages the public to boat sober, and to always wear a life jacket on the water

The Wisconsin DNR is urging people to wear life jackets while boating this summer.Lake traffic is expected to increase this weekend as people come to the Northwoods for the long Memorial Day weekend.

A boating crash in Forest County killed a Milwaukee man over the weekend.

Between the 4th of July Holiday and hot weather, lakes in the Northwoods saw a lot of traffic this past week.Wisconsin DNR wardens were also part of that traffic.

The 4th of July Weekend is one of the busiest for boat traffic on lakes and rivers in the Northwoods.The Wisconsin DNR is urging boaters to be safe while they’re having fun.