Wildlife Habitat
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Gray wolf depredation reports and maps
Following a federal court ruling on Feb. 10, 2022, gray wolves are listed as an endangered species in the lower 48 states (excluding the northern Rocky Mountains region). As such, wolves are federally protected. Harvest and lethal depredation…
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Guidance for hunters and pet owners
As with other wild canids, wolves are very territorial and will guard their territories against other wolves, coyotes and domestic dogs. Hunters with hounds Hound dogs used for hunting bear, coyotes, bobcat and raccoon are perhaps at greatest risk…
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Dog depredations by wolves in Wisconsin
Dog owners are reminded to exercise caution in wolf-occupied areas, especially those using their dogs to hunt. Conflicts between hunting dogs and wolves are most common during the bear training and hunting season. Dogs have also been depredated…
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Wolves in Wisconsin
The DNR recently accepted applications for stakeholder seats on the Wolf Advisory Committee, and the application period is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
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Wildlife health
The DNR reminds Wisconsin that the virus that has caused highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds is still present in the state. Information on HPAI can be found on our Avian Influenza webpage.
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Wisconsin waterfowl surveys
The public input period on the proposed 2026-2030 duck hunting season zones and splits has now closed. This opportunity only occurs every five years and the DNR appreciates all of the feedback provided by the public. The results from this public…
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Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Technical Manual
Manual Cover [PDF] Table of Contents [PDF] Introduction and Program History [PDF] WDACP Administration [PDF] Plan of Administration - Participating Counties
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Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program
Wisconsin has a program that assists farmers when wildlife damages their agricultural crops. The Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program (WDACP) provides damage prevention assistance and partial compensation to farmers when wild deer, elk, bear…