Sportsmen and Sportswomen

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

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Wisconsin's CWD response plan

The Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan, approved by the Natural Resources Board, guides the department's approach to addressing CWD in Wisconsin. This plan is to be used from 2010-2025.

Black bear management

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to report any black bear den locations across the state to help with an ongoing study that will improve the accuracy of population estimates and inform management decisions.

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…

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…

Fisheries Research

Project highlights

The Office of Applied Science conducts dozens of fish and wildlife research projects year-round. Check out some of the latest updates from our scientists and research teams stationed across the state.