Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Wisconsin deer harvest summary

The Gamekeepers

"The Gamekeepers: Wisconsin Wildlife Conservation from WCD to CWD" documents the rich history of the development of the profession of wildlife conservation in Wisconsin and how game management, as a science, evolved since 1832. The creation of…

Furbearers

There are 20 species of furbearers in Wisconsin. Most fall into the carnivore group (Order Carnivora), but three species are rodents and one is a marsupial.A furbearer is a mammal whose fur has commercial value. Traditionally, these are the mammals…

Elk Hunting

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…

Wildlife Rehabilitation Resources and Directory

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 county of…

Deer management

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Nuisance, Urban And Damaging Wildlife

What To Do For Nuisance Or Injured Black BearsHave issues with a black bear on your property or in your neighborhood? Call our partners at the US Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services (USDA WS). They check voicemails daily and help…

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.