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Collared Deer Are Legal To Harvest During Fall Deer Seasons
During the 2020 hunting season, hunters may spot deer that are equipped with radio collars. Collared deer are part of a mortality study in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and are legal to hunt with a standard Wisconsin hunting license and harvest authorization.
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The DNR Urges Hunters To Wear A Harness While Using Treestand This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to remind those participating in the upcoming deer hunting season to practice safety when using treestands.
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Final Year Of West Nile Virus Monitoring To Conclude This Fall
In collaboration with the Minnesota and Michigan Departments of Natural Resources, the Ruffed Grouse Society and Wisconsin Conservation Congress, the Wisconsin Department of Natural resources will conduct the third and final year of sampling in a multi-year monitoring program this fall looking at West Nile virus (WNV) in ruffed grouse.
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Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest Winners Announced
A total of 22 talented wildlife artists submitted 37 pieces of artwork for the 2021 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp design contest.
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Mourning Dove, Early Teal And Early Goose Seasons Open Sept. 1
Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin's fields and marshes on Sept. 1 when the mourning dove, early teal and early Canada goose seasons open.
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Fall Hunting And Trapping Season Forecasts Highlight Hunter Opportunities, Notable Changes To Limits And Zones
Hunters and trappers across Wisconsin are in the final countdown to the fall season openers. To help get ready, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has pulled together the 2020 fall forecast series, which details everything Wisconsinites need to know ahead of the game.
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Hunting incident reports
The Department of Natural Resources compiles annual reports on hunting incident statistics. These reports contain information regarding the type of firearm involved, the location of the incident, the species hunted and numerous other factors…
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Wisconsin hunting incident summary - Year 2020
# Date/Time Final Report Location Injury Description Fatal Self Inflicted (SI) or Same Party (SP) Shooter Age / Sex / Hunter Safety Certified Victim Age / Sex / Hunter Safety Certified Type of Firearm 1…
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Deer waste disposal sites
Wisconsin prides itself on the quality of our deer herd and the availability of hunting opportunities; however, with a successful harvest comes the generation of deer carcass waste. Unfortunately, much of this waste is discarded in the fields, woods…
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GameReg - electronic game registration
All deer, bear, turkey, sharp-tailed grouse, bobcat, fisher and otter harvests must be reported electronically through GameReg. Registration methods Registration is still mandatory and is accomplished using one of the methods below.