Wildlife Habitat
- News
DNR Begins Winter Prescribed Burns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn.
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Wildlife Rehabilitators in Crawford 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 animal…
- News
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 Old 73 Bridge project.
- News
DNR Confirms CWD In Second Wild Deer Harvested In Sheboygan County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms that a second wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Lyndon in Sheboygan County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 4-5 year-old doe taken during the 2022 gun deer season.
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DNR Confirms First CWD Detection In Wild Deer Harvested In Waupaca County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Waupaca County in the town of Harrison, within 10 miles of the Shawano, Marathon and Portage County borders.
- Hearing/Meeting
Waupaca County CWD Response Plan Meeting
DNR staff will provide information about CWD in Wisconsin, local CWD testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered.
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American Toad
Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Family: Bufonidae (Toads) Status: Common Size: 2 to 3.5 inches American Toad video [exit DNR]
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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…
- Hearing/Meeting
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.
- News
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.