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By ASSOCIATED PRESS Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 9:28 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Outdoors lovers in Wisconsin can commune with nature free-of-charge Sunday.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources plans a State Park Open House with free admission to all state parks, forests and trails.

That means no admission stickers will be needed on vehicles entering state parks, forests and recreation areas. Trail users, including bicyclists, inline skaters and horseback riders, won't need trail passes.

The event coincides with the state's Free Fishing Weekend. Anglers don't need a license to fish at lakes and rivers in Wisconsin parks and forests through Sunday.

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tater
Jun 5, 2009 at 10:20 a.m.
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Does anyone know if there will be a kids' fishing event in Janesville sometime? I think in the past there was something down at Kiwanis pond.

Athena
May 30, 2009 at 10:59 a.m.
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http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/event...

garyprimer
May 30, 2009 at 10:21 a.m.
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Free Fishing Weekend is Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th, not today and tomorrow as stated in the article. Oh, and they forgot to mention that Christmas is on Friday, so get out and take care of all of that last minute shopping this weekend.

gpawcat
May 30, 2009 at 10:17 a.m.
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This is why I love Wisconsin!

garyprimer
May 30, 2009 at 10:14 a.m.
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Sunday is May 31st. Thanks to the posters for providing the correct information. I wonder why the date was not mentioned in the story? This poorly posted announcement has the potential to cause a lot of confusion, disappointment, and anger. Great Job!!!

badgerboy
May 30, 2009 at 9:55 a.m.
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Yes, the State Park Open House is Sunday, June 7. Good catch Evana.

Evana
May 30, 2009 at 9:47 a.m.
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That is Sunday June 7 correct?

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