Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Map of dog training areas
The points on the map include dog training ground maps and information. Use the plus icon to zoom in to see county boundaries, then navigate through the map to find your area of interest. Please note not all dog training grounds may be visible…
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Wolf hunting and trapping
Following a federal court ruling on Feb. 10, 2022, gray wolves are listed as an endangered species in the lower 48 states (excluding the northern Rocky Mountains region) and are federally protected. Harvest and lethal depredation control are…
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Deer hunting for hunters with disabilities
Landowner enrollment for the 2025 Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities will open on May 1, 2025.The outdoors is part of Wisconsin's cultural foundation, which rings true for hunters of every background, regardless of physical ability. To…
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No/low impact activities
The Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization (BITP/A) allows for the incidental taking (mortality) of state-threatened and endangered animals and plants that may occur during specific no/low impact project activities. The department recognizes…
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Voluntary Expedited Endangered Resources (VEER) Review
A VEER Review is an ER Review completed by department staff in a guaranteed turnaround time of seven working days. Customers still have the option to use the regular ER Review service for a lower cost.
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Endangered Resources Review
An Endangered Resources Review (ER Review) is a screening of a proposed project area for potential impacts on endangered resources like rare plants, animals and natural communities. They are conducted for various land management, development…
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Natural Heritage Inventory Public Portal
The Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) Public Portal is a free online mapping application for landowners planning on-the-ground projects (e.g., residential development, prescribed burn, utility maintenance, lake drawdown) to learn if their…
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NATURAL HERITAGE INVENTORY TRAINING
NHI Data is available for use in two different ways: Authorized Users can use the data for initial project screening and planning purposes, and Certified Reviewers are able to write Proposed ER Reviews. Both options involve training in order to…