Wildlife Habitat
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White-tailed Deer Research Projects - Predation and Fawn Recruitment Study
The distribution and abundance of predators on Wisconsin's landscape has changed over time. From the time a doe is impregnated to the time the fall hunting season begins, a number of fawns are lost every year to various causes before and after…
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White-tailed Deer Research Projects - Buck Mortality Study
Hunter harvest is the largest cause of death in bucks. Biologists refer to the portion of bucks killed by legal hunters each year as the buck recovery rate (BRR). The buck recovery rate is a key component of accurate deer population estimates. In…
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the Department on wildlife rehabilitation related items including but not limited to: annual updates to specific species rehabilitation guidance as appropriate, reviews of…
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Sampling for chronic wasting disease (CWD)
Hunters anywhere in Wisconsin can submit a sample from their deer for CWD testing. Testing through the DNR is free for deer harvested in Wisconsin. On this page, you will find:
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CWD prevalence in Wisconsin
Prevalence is the proportion or percentage of a population that tests positive for a disease. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) prevalence depends on the deer's location, sex and age. Since testing is done regionally, results can't be used to estimate…
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Greater prairie-chicken management
Updated Management Plan The DNR began the process of updating the 10-year greater prairie-chicken management plan in 2020. The plan revision was developed in cooperation with the Greater Prairie-chicken Advisory Committee. The first draft…
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Keep Wildlife Wild 2024 Poster Design Contest
The Wisconsin DNR is pleased to announce the winners of the sixth-annual Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest! Winners were selected from entries submitted by 4th, 5th and 6th graders across the state. Thank you to all of the participants. We enjoyed…
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How to get a wildlife rehabilitation license
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issues licenses for wildlife rehabilitation to ensure that all persons engaged in wildlife rehabilitation are qualified and provide humane care and housing for rehabilitated wildlife. The department's…
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Keep Wildlife Wild
Wisconsin's year-round outdoor activities bring people outside to enjoy the natural environment and have an opportunity to view and appreciate wildlife resources. Wild animals are valued by many, and it's important to observe them at a respectful…