Dog owners are reminded to exercise caution in wolf-occupied areas, especially those using their dogs to hunt. Conflicts between hunting dogs and wolves are common during the bear training and hunting season. Dogs have also been depredating and…
The DNR reminds Wisconsin that the virus that has caused highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds is still present in the state. Information on HPAI can be found on our Avian Influenza webpage.
The public input period on the proposed 2026-2030 duck hunting season zones and splits has now closed. This opportunity only occurs every five years, and the DNR appreciates all of the feedback provided by the public. The results from this public…
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Wisconsin has a program that assists farmers when wildlife damages their agricultural crops. The Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program (WDACP) provides damage prevention assistance and partial compensation to farmers when wild deer, elk, bear…
UPCOMING TRACKER TRAINING EVENTSTracker Training Events | Timber Wolf Information NetworkWisconsin Wolf Ecology - Cable Natural History MuseumHere's how it worksFor many years, the Wisconsin DNR has used trained citizen scientists to assist staff…
Three swan species can be found in Wisconsin -- trumpeter, tundra and the non-native mute swan. Trumpeter and tundra swans are migratory species whereas mute swans are an introduced non-native species that tend to remain year-round. All have white…