Sportsmen and Sportswomen

Elk Hunting

Please be aware that there are several changes to Elk hunting regulations for the 2026 season:

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 unit of your…

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

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

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.