Wildlife Habitat
- Hearing/Meeting
Kenosha Dunes Restoration & Protection Project Open House
A public open house to view the draft plans for habitat restoration and protection projects at the Kenosha Dunes unit of the Chiwaukee Prairie State Natural Area (SNA).
- News
Help Protect Turtles During Nesting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help nesting turtles by following a few easy actions throughout the nesting season.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing On A Permanent Rule (WM-05-23) Relating To Revisions To Chs. NR 10 And 19, And Elk Management
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WM-05-23, relating to revisions to chs. NR 10 and 19, and elk management.
- News
Know What To Do If You Encounter Baby Wild Animals This Holiday Weekend
As you head out to find your adventure this holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you to help keep wildlife wild by staying a safe distance from young wild animals. It’s essential to observe wild animals at a respectful distance to keep them wild.
- Hearing/Meeting
Elk In Butternut
This public meeting will discuss elk management around Butternut, Wisconsin, including elk and agriculture, elk trapping for collaring/relocation and elk monitoring.
- News
DNR Announces Drawdown For Grand River Marsh Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown at Grand River Marsh Wildlife Area in Marquette and Green Lake counties.
- News
Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn
Spring is baby animal season in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to leave fawns alone while they’re out exploring the state during the warm weather months. If a fawn is encountered while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be and its mother isn’t far away.
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Woodchuck
Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, are solitary animals, except for the few weeks a year when females have young, called kits. One litter per year is produced in a burrow underground, usually in April or May. The litter usually contains 2-6 kits…
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Turtle
There are 11 species of turtles in Wisconsin. The semi-aquatic painted turtle is our most abundant species. The state-endangered ornate box turtle is Wisconsin's only terrestrial (totally land-dwelling) turtle. The months of May and June are peak…