Wildlife Habitat
- Hearing/Meeting
Wolf Management Plan Committee Meeting
This is the first of four scheduled meetings of the DNR Wolf Management Plan Committee.
- News
Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn This Summer
As the start of summer brings more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors of the possibility of encountering white-tailed fawns.
- News
DNR And Partners Team Up To Improve 2,000 Acres Of Pollinator Habitat In Southwestern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and the Driftless Area Land Conservancy are teaming up to improve nearly 2,000 acres of pollinator habitat on public and private lands in southwestern Wisconsin. Federally endangered rusty patched bumble bees, monarch butterflies, regal fritillary butterflies and other at-risk pollinators will benefit from the work.
- News
Wolf Harvest Advisory Committee Meeting June 22
Wisconsin’s Wolf Harvest Advisory Committee will convene Tuesday, June 22, to provide input on the fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has prepared a preliminary wolf population estimate to inform the discussion and aid committee members as they provide input on the upcoming wolf harvest season to open Nov. 6.
- News
Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse Survey Shows Decrease In Breeding Grouse
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of its annual ruffed grouse surveys. Roadside ruffed grouse surveys completed this spring showed statewide drumming activity decreased 6% between 2019 and 2021; no data was collected in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- News
Be Bear Aware: Learn How To Safeguard Against Unwanted Bear Encounters This Summer
Following several recent bear sightings in Dane County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts with black bears across the state this summer.
- News
Gov. Tony Evers Proclaims June 21-27 Pollinator Week
Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed June 21-27 Pollinator Week, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help pollinators by creating and maintaining habitat and monitoring bees and butterflies.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lower Green Bay & Fox River Area of Concern Habitat Project Update
Lower Green Bay & Fox River Area of Concern stakeholders will learn about the process to determine feasibility of various conceptual habitat restoration projects in the lower Fox River and bay of Green Bay.
- News
DNR Now Accepting Artwork Entries For The 2022 Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. The winning art will appear on the 2022 Wisconsin Wild Turkey Stamp.
- News
Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn
As you head out to find your adventure this Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors that spring is the peak time for fawns to be born. If you come across a fawn this spring, the DNR urges you not to touch it since there is a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be.