Wildlife Habitat
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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.
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Help Birds During Spring Migration
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages bird watchers to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends.
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Public Hearing On A Permanent Rule (WM-17-24) Relating To The 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WM-17-24, relating to ch. NR 10 and the 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing rule.
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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…
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Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin's Pollinators
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that native plant sales are popping up around the state now through June. By planting native plants in your outdoor space, you can support the entire ecosystem by providing the most beneficial food for pollinators.
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2025 Spring Elk Advisory Commitee Meeting
This is the 2025 spring elk advisory committee meeting.
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DNR Releases New Glarus Snowy Owl Necropsy Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the necropsy results for a snowy owl recently found deceased in New Glarus.
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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…
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DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations
The black bear den survey season is winding down, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to submit any den locations they find across Wisconsin in order to help with ongoing black bear research.