Wildlife Habitat

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 common during the bear training and hunting season. Dogs have also been depredating and…

Wolves in Wisconsin

Wisconsin deer hunter wildlife survey

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.

Wisconsin waterfowl surveys

The public input period on the proposed 2026-2030 migratory bird hunting season structure has now closed. The DNR appreciates all of the feedback that was provided. View the results from this public input: 2026-2030 waterfowl season public input…

Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Technical Manual

Manual CoverTable of ContentsIntroduction and Program HistoryWDACP AdministrationPlan of Administration - Participating Counties

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…

Waterfowl management

Management PlanWI Waterfowl Stamp

Wolf ecology and track training courses

Thanks for your interest in the Wisconsin Winter Carnivore Tracking Program! Unfortunately, due to a shortage of program staff, we will not be offering new volunteer training opportunities for the winter of 2026-27. We encourage you to check out…

Swans in Wisconsin

Three swan species can be found in Wisconsin -- trumpeter, tundra and the non-native mute swan. Trumpeter and tundra swans are migratory species whereas mute swans are an introduced non-native species that tend to remain year-round. All have white…