Wildlife Habitat
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Bear Advisory Committee Meeting
The DNR Bear Advisory Committee, a diverse group representing government agencies, non-governmental organizations, Ojibwe tribal interests and conservation groups, meets to discuss issues relating to bear management in Wisconsin.
- News
Important Changes To CWD Testing And Deer Carcass Disposal In Black Earth
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the department’s chronic wasting disease processing center in Black Earth has moved to a new facility in Poynette.
- Hearing/Meeting
Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee will be discussing the 2021 hunting season, herd updates, collaring plans, research updates, and 2021 ag damage.
- News
2021 Bear Season Shows Return To Recent Harvest Average
Early results from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) show hunters harvested 3,802 bears during the 2021 black bear season, a decrease from the 4,306 taken last year.
- News
DNR Aware Of Elk Reported In Southern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received reports of bull elk observed in southwestern and southeastern Wisconsin in mid-October.
- Hearing/Meeting
WI KBB HCP IOC Annual Meeting
Members of WI KBB HCP IOC will hold their annual meeting to discuss the Karner blue butterfly.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the development of the Landscape Innovations Contractor Shop.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Grant County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snail, leafhopper and frog, which may result from the Cardinal-Hickory Creek 345kV Transmission Line Project – Segments W1 and W2.
- News
Virtual CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting Oct. 27
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host the third meeting of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response Plan Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom.
- News
Change Of Venue For Sandhill Wildlife Area Wildlife Management Changes Informational Meeting Oct. 6
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new venue for the informational meeting on the wildlife management changes at Sandhill Wildlife Area.