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    Bat frequently asked questions

    Little brown bats in a bat house.

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    Sharp-tailed grouse hunting and management

    Sharp-tailed Grouse Management PlanThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the Wisconsin 2024 Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan. The plan sets a course for how the DNR intends to manage sharp-tailed grouse and the habitat…

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    Spring turkey hunting opportunities for the disabled

    For disabled hunters wishing to participate in the spring turkey hunting season, there are two options available. These options and information on how to apply are outlined below. For information on turkey season dates, harvest authorization levels…

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    Waterfowl Hunting

    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.

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    Mourning dove hunting

    Attention: Now available, new upland gamebird hunting tool mapping application! Please visit Fields & Forest Lands Interactive Gamebird Hunting Tool and explore its features and mapping information!

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    Report bird band recoveries

    Have you ever experienced the excitement of harvesting, finding or observing a banded or neck-collared bird? Those who do may wonder where the bird originated, how old it is or where to report the information on the band. The North American Bird…

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    Trapping season dates and application deadlines

    View and print 2025 season dates and application deadlines.BobcatThe application deadline for bobcat permits is Aug. 1.

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    Snowmobile safety tips

    Zero alcohol keeps you safe on the trail Drinking alcohol before snowmobiling or during your ride slows your reactions, impairs your judgment, and is a leading contributor to snowmobiling deaths. Last winter, alcohol was involved in 70 percent of…

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