Wildlife Habitat

Eagle

There are two species of eagles in Wisconsin: the Bald Eagle and the much less common Golden Eagle. Eagles are large birds of prey that use their large talons and sharp eyesight to hunt and capture prey. Their diet consists of fish, mammals, birds,…

Canada Goose

The Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the tampering with and removal of active bird nests (a nest with eggs or chicks present). If a nest needs to be moved/destroyed for building purposes or a business is having issues with aggressive…

Aerial Insectivore

Aerial insectivores are a group of birds known for their unique foraging behavior that is characterized by feeding on flying insects mid-flight. These groups include species of swallows, swifts, nightjars and flycatchers.

Wisconsin Mussel Monitoring Program

Pistolgrip mussel (Tritogonia verrucosa)Half of Wisconsin's 50 native mussel species, also known as clams, are listed as Species of Greatest Conservation or Information Need in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan.

Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program

Make a Difference for Wisconsin's TurtlesThe Wisconsin Turtle Conservation Program (WTCP) is a citizen-based monitoring program that aims to catalog the statewide distributions of turtle species and document turtle crossing mortality locations to…

Statewide List of Wildlife Rehabilitators

What to know before you callRehabilitators often specialize in one or a few species. If you're not sure which animal you're calling about, check the species list. Make sure the type of animal you're calling about matches the rehabilitator'…

Bat

Wisconsin is home to eight species of bats. Of the eight species recorded in Wisconsin, four cave-dwelling bats (Big Brown, Little Brown, Northern Long-Eared and Tricolored) are listed as threatened, and four tree-dwelling bats (Eastern Red, Evening…

Beaver Management Plan

Stamp Grant Opportunities and Application

Pheasant, waterfowl, and wild turkey hunters are required to purchase a species-specific stamp to legally harvest these game birds in Wisconsin. While hunters play a vital role in the success of these management programs, stamp collectors and…

Wildlife Management Strategic Plan Updates

The DNR's Wildlife Management Program oversees the management of our wildlife game species (e.g., deer, bear, waterfowl, furbearers and more) and the habitats these species call home. Managing species requires balancing a diversity of priorities,…