MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Though the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will always encourage outdoor activities in our great state, they are also issuing a warning about potential dangers on Wisconsin waterways this winter.

The DNR is reminding the public to take precautions in the snow and ice, and to remember that “no ice is safe ice.”

“Early in the season especially, ice conditions are unpredictable and can change quickly on Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes. The ice covers hide the currents, debris and underground springs still feeding lakes and rivers, thinning the ice in spots,” said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, the DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator. “No matter if you’re on foot, on a snowmobile or in UTV, it’s important to remember that ice is never 100 percent safe.”

The DNR would al

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