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Deer management

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Cougars in Wisconsin

The cougar (Puma concolor), a

Black bear management

Eagles in Wisconsin

Once endangered, bald eagles have made a remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. Their recovery was made possible by the national ban on the pesticide DDT, added protections under federal and state endangered species laws, river cleanups, citizen…

Species of Greatest Conservation Need

The 2025 Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan has been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and we are in the process of updating the DNR website. In the meantime, explore elements of the updated plan.Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN…

Natural communities & Species of Greatest Conservation Need

The 2025 WWAP has been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We are in the process of updating our WWAP web pages.

Conservation Opportunity Areas and Actions

The 2025 Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan has been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and we are in the process of updating the DNR website.

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus)

Snowy owls rank among the most charismatic wildlife species in the world.

Wisconsin amphibian and reptile field guides

Deer Management Assistance Program

DMAP will be open for enrollment again in early-mid 2026. If you would like to be alerted when DMAP enrollment opens, please fill out this form to provide us with your contact information. When enrollment is about to open, a notification will be…