Wildlife Habitat
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Herps of Wisconsin
Wisconsin is home to 19 species of amphibians (frogs and salamanders) and 36 reptiles (snakes, turtles and lizards). Please see Wisconsin's rare animals for detailed information on the state's rare amphibian and reptile species, including photos and…
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Horicon Marsh Annual Property Implementation Meeting
The DNR wildlife biologist at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area will share property management plans for the upcoming year and discuss habitat management strategies commonly used on the property.
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Applications For Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Funding Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for Wisconsin Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp funding is now open and will run through Feb. 10.
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Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Improve Public Lands In Juneau And Pierce Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that funding from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will help improve public lands in Juneau and Pierce counties. These projects are possible thanks to a successful partnership between the department and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
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OutWiGo To Sauk Prairie For Bald Eagle Watching Days Jan. 14-15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the 36th anniversary of Bald Eagle Watching Days happening Jan. 14-15 to celebrate the species and its remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.
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DNR Asks Public To Report Mudpuppy Observations
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to report any observations of mudpuppies they may accidentally catch while fishing this winter. Data collected from these sightings will help determine the distribution and range of the species statewide.
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new baiting and feeding ban in effect in Lincoln County Dec. 12, 2022
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Lincoln County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). As a result of this new detection, a baiting and feeding ban will go into effect starting Dec. 12, 2022.
- Hearing/Meeting
Beaver Task Force Meeting
This is a meeting to present updates on beaver management and research efforts in Wisconsin.
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Incidental Take Notice For Racine County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the "incidental taking" of a rare snake, which may result from the reconstruction of WIS 38 bridge over Root River project.
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Incidental Take Notice For Sauk And Columbia Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare snake, which may result from the W13 Right-of-Way Acquisition Project.