Wildlife Habitat
- News
Spring Surveys Show Mixed Results For Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant And Waterfowl
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant showed below-average counts. By contrast, the results of the spring waterfowl breeding survey indicate good numbers and excellent habitat conditions for migratory birds.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Waushara 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 Y18/Y49 Transmission Line Rebuild project.
- News
Be Bear Aware: Encounters Increase During Summer
Following several recent black bear sightings across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts this summer.
- News
Drawdown Aims To Improve Waterfowl Habitat At French Creek Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local residents and users of the French Creek Wildlife Area near Portage will soon notice a significant change to the main flowage of the wildlife area due to an existing project aimed at improving prime waterfowl habitat.
- News
Elk Monitoring Volunteers Needed In Flambeau River State Forest And Clam Lake
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to host cameras in the Flambeau River State Forest and Clam Lake to effectively monitor the reintroduced elk herds in Wisconsin.
- Hearing/Meeting
Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee Meeting
The discussions will focus on the recent Spring Population Survey Results and issues surrounding the future of this game bird.
- News
Keep Wildlife Wild
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to help keep wildlife wild this spring by keeping a safe distance from baby wild animals.
- News
DNR Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Wild Red Foxes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received confirmation last week that three wild red fox kits tested positive for a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that is currently affecting domestic and wild bird populations in North America. These cases represent the first detections of HPAI in wild Wisconsin mammals. Similar cases have been confirmed in foxes from Minnesota, Michigan, Ontario, Canada and Europe.
- Hearing/Meeting
Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting
The Furbearer Advisory Committee addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the DNR furbearer program.
- Hearing/Meeting
Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting
The Furbearer Advisory Committee addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the DNR furbearer program.