Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Wildlife Rehabilitators in Burnett County

Wildlife rehabilitators are licensed to rehabilitate specific species and cannot assist with calls or care regarding wildlife outside of their expertise and licensing.If you're not sure what type of animal you're calling about, check the animal…

Wildlife Rehabilitators in Brown County

Wildlife rehabilitators are licensed to rehabilitate specific species and cannot assist with calls or care regarding wildlife outside of their expertise and licensing.If you're not sure what type of animal you're calling about, check the animal…

Wildlife Rehabilitators in Barron County

Wildlife rehabilitators are licensed to rehabilitate specific species and cannot assist with calls or care regarding wildlife outside of their expertise and licensing.If you're not sure what type of animal you're calling about, check the animal…

Safely Eating Venison

Wisconsin has a rich hunting tradition, and Wild Game is a sustainable, lean source of healthy protein. Whether in the woods and fields or on the water, outdoor adventure and hopefully a tasty, hard-earned meal await hunters in our state. Still,…

Wisconsin's Deer Donation Program

Feral pig hunting

Report feral pig sightings and harvest to the department with a printable [PDF] or online reporting form. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has adopted the position that feral pigs are exotic, non-native wild animals that pose…

Deer hunting

Instructions for Bear Tooth Removal

The collection of teeth from hunter-harvested bears is a critical component of Wisconsin's bear management program. These teeth allow biologists to determine the population's age structure, the age when females first reproduce and consecutive cub…

County Deer Advisory Councils

Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) to provide input and recommendations to the department on deer management within their county. Councils work with local department staff to schedule meetings, provide community…

Youth hunts

Special youth hunting weekends for wild turkey, white-tailed deer and waterfowl allow youngsters to hunt and gain valuable experience without competing against adults. These youth hunting events are scheduled one weekend before the regular hunting…