The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan (WWAP) focuses conservation on rare and declining species and their habitats. The WWAP, first published in 2005 was updated in 2015 to satisfy funding eligibility through the State Wildlife Grant Program – the…
Registered withdrawers are required to measure or estimate the volume of water they withdraw every month and report that information annually to the DNR. Withdrawals may be reported by the property owner or by an authorized lessee, agent or operator…
The primary purpose of the Wisconsin Private Forestry Advisory Committee (WPFAC) is to advise the Wisconsin state forester and Department of Natural Resources on matters concerning Wisconsin's suite of private forestry programs. The committee…
The Office of Applied Science (OAS) produces a variety of publications and other useful documents throu
Issue 11: November 2019 In this issue of Field Notes, we explore some of the DNR's latest research on Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin, recap the results of our 2019 fawn survey, follow a collared bobcat and meet three more members of our…
Issue 10: August 2019 In this issue of Field Notes, we look back on the most successful fawn survey to date and celebrate the incredible effort put forth by both our project staff and our volunteers. We recap the standing count of collared…
Science professionals working in the Bureau of Science Services routinely publish the results of their work in peer-reviewed journals and books produced by scientific societies and other publishers. They also make their findings available through…
The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail is your invitation to observe the fascinating and diverse world of wildlife that exists in every corner of the state. A series of five highway-based viewing guides, each highlighting a unique ecosystem of…
Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan The Wisconsin DNR is working on the Wisconsin 2023-2033 Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan. The draft plan sets a course for how the DNR intends to manage sharp-tailed grouse and the habitat they use…
Crash Incident Reports Each year, the Department of Natural Resources maintains a summary of fatal incidents in the Fatality Summaries. In addition, the Annual Program Report contains information regarding registration, safety tips, number of…