Wildlife Habitat
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Owl
Wisconsin is home to several species of owls, including the great horned owl, barred owl, snowy owl, eastern screech-owl, short-eared owl, northern saw-whet owl and long-eared owl. Sightings of other species such as the northern hawk owl, great gray…
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Hawk, Eagle and Falcon
Wisconsin is home to more than a dozen species of hawks, eagles and falcons, including red-tailed, broad-winged, Cooper’s and sharp-shinned hawks, bald and golden eagles, merlins, American kestrels and more. These diurnal birds of prey tend to hunt…
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Black Bear
One of Wisconsin’s largest mammals is the American Black Bear. Their traditional range includes the northern two-thirds of the state; however, their population is expanding, and sightings are becoming more common farther south. Despite their large…
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Badger
Wisconsin’s state mammal, the American Badger, is a stocky mustelid (member of the weasel family) that typically weighs 12 to 16 pounds and is easily recognized by the distinctive white stripes on its head. Badgers prefer large open spaces like…
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Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend a local educational bat event.
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Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Buckhorn State Park reconstruction project in Juneau County.
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Incidental Take Notice For Grant County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Y-43 Hillside-Bloomington Pole Replacement Project in Grant County.
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Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the IH39/90/94 Phase 3 and 4 project in Columbia County.
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Public Hearing On Permanent Rule WM-03-25, Relating To Ch. NR 10 And Revising Sharp-Tailed Grouse Management Zones
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WM-03-25, relating to ch. NR 10, and revising sharp-tailed grouse management zones.
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Incidental Take Notice For Trempealeau County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the W3434/W3458 optical ground wire and structure replacement projects in Trempealeau County.