Wildlife Habitat
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Black-Necked Stilt Numbers Soar In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have coordinated efforts since 2019 to survey black-necked stilts, a migratory shorebird that has established a breeding population at Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, and the most recent survey shows numbers are growing.
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Help Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators During Pollinator Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 22-28, and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and supporting the Endangered Resources Fund.
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Portion Of Pierce County Islands State Wildlife Area Temporarily Closed For Improvements
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the temporary closure of a 125-acre portion of Pierce County Islands State Wildlife Area.
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Wolf Damage Claim Payments
Summaries of annual wolf damage claim payments are available by year from 2021 to 2025 (last updated April 20, 2026).For annual wolf damage claim payment summaries past five years old, please contact DNRWMWildlifeDamageAndNuisance@wisconsin.gov.…
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Wildlife Rehabilitators in Calumet County
Wildlife rehabilitators are licensed to rehabilitate specific species and cannot assist with calls or care regarding wildlife outside of their expertise and licensing.If you're not sure what type of animal you're calling about, check the Species…
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Keep Wildlife Wild: A Fawn’s Best Chance Of Survival Is With Its Mother
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by leaving them alone while out exploring this spring and summer.
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Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears This Spring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, encounters with wildlife, including bears, increase.
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Incidental Take Notice For Iowa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Cox Hollow Retaining Wall Repair Project in Iowa County.
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Incidental Take Notice For Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which could be possible from the Walking Iron Trail project in Dane County.