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Game Bird Observations

Wild turkey brood

 

Monitoring game bird reproduction has always been part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' game bird management program. Members of the public can collect information on the types and number of game birds they observe during the summer months. This information is a basis for monitoring the reproduction of game birds for that breeding year.

How to Participate

The survey period is from July 1 to August 31. You can help by recording and reporting your observations of game birds.

Survey guidelines

  • Record all individuals as well as broods of ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, wild turkey, and gray partridge.
  • Only record game birds that are observed in daylight hours during July and August.
  • Do not include repeat observations if you are confident that the same bird(s) is being seen.
  • Do not report released bird observations if this is suspected.

Record

  • Date of observation.
  • Location.
  • Species seen (ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, wild turkey, or gray partridge).
  • Record all individuals observed as well as all broods.

Survey instructions

Observations are collected using the Survey123 smartphone app. Currently on your smartphone? Use this direct link instead of steps 1-3 below to install the survey.

Step 1) Download and install Survey123 on your device. Go to Google Play (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS) to install.

  • Note: after installation, the app may open and ask you to log in. Close the app and go to step 2.

Step 2) Scan the QR code below with the phone's camera and click on the link that appears, or open Survey123 and use the QR code reader in the Search bar. This will load and open the Game Bird Survey in Survey123. If prompted to log in, click 'Continue without signing in' to proceed.

QR code for game bird brood survey

Step 3) Once the survey is installed, go to the X at the top left of the screen, then select "Close survey and lose changes". The Survey123 app and Game Bird Survey are now loaded onto your phone and ready for you to record your observations. Upon your next sighting, open Survey123 and Game Bird Survey to record your sighting.

  • You can use your phone's GPS to record your sighting location or the map to pin your sightings.

** DO NOT use the app while driving! **

Spread the Word

Please inform others of this opportunity to tell the DNR about game birds in their area.

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