Education

What to do if you see a sick or dead deer

Please notify the DNR if you see a sick or dead deer or multiple dead deer in any one area. You do not need to report deer killed on or near a roadway. Reporting is the most efficient way to monitor disease and remove disease agents. Report your…

Greater prairie-chicken management

Lekking on the Buena Vista Wildlife Area [Video]

Wisconsin Animals

Wisconsin hosts 668 native vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and

Elk Hunting

Wildlife Diseases

The DNR reminds Wisconsin that the virus that has caused highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds still exists in the state. Information on HPAI can be found on our Avian Influenza webpage.Below is a list of diseases and other health…

Wisconsin Deer Metrics System

Welcome to the Wisconsin Deer Metrics System. Deer metrics are information that is used to measure or evaluate various aspects of deer management. This system will allow you to easily and efficiently find deer metric information for the county of…

Deer management

Photo Credit: Linda Freshwaters Arndt White-tailed deer are a

Cougars in Wisconsin

The cougar (Puma concolor),

Black bear management

Eagles in Wisconsin

The 2025 Sauk Prairie Bald Eagle Watching Days are happening on Saturday, Jan. 18. Learn more: Ferry Bluff Eagle Council.Once endangered, bald eagles have made a remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. Their recovery was made possible by the national…