Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Wildlife health

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.

Wisconsin waterfowl surveys

The public input period on the proposed 2026-2030 migratory bird hunting season structure has now closed. The DNR appreciates all of the feedback that was provided. View the results from this public input: 2026-2030 waterfowl season public input…

Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Technical Manual

Manual CoverTable of ContentsIntroduction and Program HistoryWDACP AdministrationPlan of Administration - Participating Counties

Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program

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…

Waterfowl management

Management PlanWI Waterfowl Stamp

Wolf ecology and track training courses

UPCOMING TRACKER TRAINING EVENTSTracker Training Events | Timber Wolf Information NetworkHere's how it worksFor many years, the Wisconsin DNR has used trained citizen scientists to assist staff biologists in monitoring important wildlife populations…

Swans in Wisconsin

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…

Operation Deer Watch

Wildlife stamp design contest

For many years, Wisconsin's wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp programs have provided opportunities for wildlife and habitat management, with efforts directed toward key species. Turkey, pheasant and waterfowl hunters are required to purchase…

What to do if you see a sick or dead deer

Please notify the DNR if you see a sick or dead deer or multiple dead deer in any one area. You do not need to report deer killed on or near a roadway for health reports, however, see the below section for options for deer that need to be removed…