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- Fisheries, Wildlife, & Habitat Management Plan for Wisconsin
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Wildlife Management
The 1980 release of wild turkeys in Iowa County.
Mission: Working with people to protect and manage Wisconsin wildlife populations and their habitats, and promoting wildlife enjoyment and appreciation for the benefit of current and future generations.
- Promote land stewardship practices favorable to wildlife in terrestrial and aquatic systems;
- Share responsibility for wildlife resources;
- Provide a wide range of wildlife recreational opportunities;
- Improve people's knowledge and appreciation of wildlife;
- Strengthen the wildlife database; and
- Be a leader in professional wildlife management.
Current Focus
2008 Deer Hunting Season Report
The 9-day gun season ran November 22-30, 2008. Overall, deer hunting license sales are stable for the year. Today’s tough economy didn’t keep hunters from travelling to Wisconsin to hunt. 2008 was the third safest hunting season. Preliminary harvest numbers indicate that in parts of the state the deer harvest was significantly down. View detailed reports [PDF 293KB].
Hunters, Reduce Your Exposure to Lead
Deer harvested with lead bullets have been shown to have tiny lead particles or fragments remaining in the processed meat. These are often too small to be seen and can disperse far from the wound channel. Learn more...
Rare Mammal Observation Reporting Form
Wisconsin DNR offers an online reporting form to report rare mammal observations. Please use this form to report observations of the gray wolf, cougar, lynx, moose, and marten in Wisconsin. View Form.
Help Protect the American Marten
Tips for trappers to avoid incidental take of the State Endangered American marten (Martes americana). Read Tips [PDF 2.7MB]
License Sales
- Online Licensing Center or call 1-877-WI-LICENSE
- License Sales Agents
Related Sites
- Sign Up for Hunting & Fishing Updates
- Publications
- Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative [Exit DNR]
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service [Exit DNR]
- The Wildlife Society [Exit DNR]
- The Wildlife Society - Wisconsin Chapter [Exit DNR]
- Teaming With Wildlife [Exit DNR]
Questions for Wildlife Management
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