Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Bat frequently asked questions

Little brown bats in a bat house.

Dog training and trialing

Pheasant hunting and management

Pheasant hunting has long been a Wisconsin tradition.

Sharp-tailed grouse hunting and management

Sharp-tailed Grouse Management PlanThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the Wisconsin 2024 Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan. The plan sets a course for how the DNR intends to manage sharp-tailed grouse and the habitat…

Small game hunting

Spring turkey hunting opportunities for the disabled

For disabled hunters wishing to participate in the spring turkey hunting season, there are two options available. These options and information on how to apply are outlined below. For information on turkey season dates, harvest authorization levels…

Turkey Hunting

Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service 

Waterfowl Hunting

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.

Mourning dove hunting

Attention: Now available, new upland gamebird hunting tool mapping application! Please visit Fields & Forest Lands Interactive Gamebird Hunting Tool and explore its features and mapping information!

Report bird band recoveries

Have you ever experienced the excitement of harvesting, finding or observing a banded or neck-collared bird? Those who do may wonder where the bird originated, how old it is or where to report the information on the band. The North American Bird…