Fish, Wildlife and Parks

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 Species…

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 harvests to the DNR with this online form or contact our partners at the USDA-Wildlife Services:USDA-Wildlife Services, Northern Wisconsin: 800-228-1368 (in-state) or 715-369-5221USDA-Wildlife Services, Southern…

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…

Citizen Deer Advisory Councils

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

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…

Season dates and application deadlines

View and print 2025 Season Dates and Application Deadlines.

First harvest or experience certificate

Congratulations on your experience in the outdoors! On behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, we would like to present you with a certificate to commemorate your experience and honor that special moment. If you would like to…