Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Bear hunting

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…

Deer hunting for hunters with disabilities

Sponsor sign-up for the 2025 Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities is now open.

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…

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.

Incidental Take Permit/Authorization (ITP/A)

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…

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…

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…

Mussel Relocation Protocol

This protocol was developed by the Department of Natural Resources for relocating native mussels out of harm’s way from areas of potential in-stream impacts.