Bear Advisory Committee
Start Date: 12/03/2025
End Date: 12/03/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Kevin Brown, Kevin.Brown@wisconsin.gov or 715-499-5799
This is the annual winter meeting for the Wisconsin DNR Bear Advisory Committee. The DNR Bear Advisory Committee, a diverse group representing government agencies, non-governmental organizations, tribal interests and conservation groups, meets to discuss issues relating to bear management. The committee advises the DNR Wildlife Leadership Team on a variety of topics, such as hunting regulations, conflict management, surveys and research priorities.
The following items will be discussed, and bear hunting quota recommendations will be set:
- Public Comments
- Updates from UWSP Stephens Family Foundation WI Black Bear Research Project
- Administrative Rule Housekeeping
- DNR Bear Research Updates
- Review 2025 conflict and harvest data
- Develop 2026 bear season recommendations
Join this meeting in person:
Mead Wildlife Education Center
201517 County Rd. S
Milladore, WI 54454
If you are unable to attend but still want to comment, please submit your written, audio or video comments to Kevin.Brown@wisconsin.gov.