Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council (WRAC) is a body appointed by the Secretary to advise the DNR on wildlife rehabilitation program development, regulations, research and education, as well as captive wildlife topics. The purpose/goals of the council are to:
- advise the department on matters pertaining to wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife health and captive wildlife, as needed;
- help the department define public outreach and continuing education on wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife health and captive wildlife topics; and
- assist the department with facility inspections required as part of the wildlife rehabilitation license.
Related documents
- The WRAC bylaws [PDF] contain official purpose and goals, membership make-up, officer and committee descriptions, etc.
Regulations
Captive wildlife regulations are found in State stat. CH 169 [PDF] and Administrative Code s. NR 16 [PDF] and wildlife rehabilitation regulations are found in Administrative Code s. NR 19 [PDF].
Meetings
None scheduled at this time.
Regular voting members
Related links
- National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association [exit DNR]
- International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council [exit DNR]
- USFWS Migratory Bird Program [exit DNR]
- Wisconsin Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association [exit DNR]
- Captive wildlife regulations and licenses
| WRAC position | Member information | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed rehabilitator (facility) DNR Southern District | Ms. Lisa Rowe 262-965-3090 |
Wildlife in Need Center, Oconomowoc |
| Licensed rehabilitator (home-based) DNR Southern District | Ms. Cheryl Diehl 262-628-3108 |
Hubertus |
| Licensed rehabilitator (facility) DNR Northeast District | Ms. Rebekah Weiss 920-716-2790 |
Aves Wildlife Alliance, Neenah |
| Licensed rehabilitator (home-based) DNR Northeast District | Ms. Susan Theys 920-732-3918 |
Wildlife of Wisconsin, Cato |
| Licensed rehabilitator (facility) DNR Northern District | Ms. Marge Gibson 715-623-4015 |
Raptor Education Group Inc., Antigo |
| Licensed rehabilitator (home-based) DNR Northern District | Vacant | |
| Licensed rehabilitator (facility) DNR West Central District | Ms. Cassandra Pio-Stoflet 715-459-8989 |
Fierce Hearts Wildlife Rehabilitation, Wisconsin Rapids |
| Licensed rehabilitator (home-based) DNR West Central District | Vacant | |
| Rehabilitation facility representative | Ms. Brooke Lewis (special appointment) 608-838-0413 ext. 192 |
Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center, Madison |
| Rehabilitation facility representative | Ms. Geri Miller 414-975-0917 |
Northwoods Wildlife Center, Minocqua |
| Wisconsin Wildlife Rehabilitation Association | Ms. Lori Bankson (secretary) 920-391-3683 |
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay |
| Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association | Dr. Amanda Falch, Vice Chair 608-836-8561 |
Middleton Veterinary Hospital, Middleton |
| UW System | Vacant | |
| Conservation Congress Wildlife Health Committee representative | Mr. Larry Gohlke 920-765-0211 |
Neshkoro |
| Humane Officer | Ms. Kathy KasaKaitas 608-781-4014 |
Coulee Region Humane Society, Onalaska |
| Captive cervid industry representative | Vacant | |
| Captive wildlife industry representative | Ms. Diane Visty-Hebbert 414-352-2880 ext. 158 |
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, Milwaukee |
Ex Officio Members, non-voting
| DNR Wildlife Health Section Chief Ms. Tami Ryan 101 S. Webster St. Madison, WI 53703 |
608-266-3143 608-267-7857 (fax) |
| DNR Bureau of Wildlife Management Ms. Amanda Kamps 101 S. Webster St. Madison, WI 53703 |
608-712-5280 |
| DNR Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation Ms. Heather Kaarakka 101 S. Webster St. Madison, WI 53703 |
608-266-2576 |
| DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement Mr. Pete Dunn 101 S. Webster St. Madison, WI 53703 |
608-245-2318 |
| US Fish and Wildlife Service Mr. Rick Rottman 5600 American Blvd. West Bloomington, MN 55437 |
is 612-713-5449 |
| Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Dr. Yvonne Bellay 2811 Agriculture Dr. Madison, WI 53708 |
608-224-4888 608-224-4871 (fax) |
| Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Captive Cervid Program Dr. Amy Horn-Delzer 2811 Agriculture Dr. Madison, WI 53708 |
608-224-4886 608-224-4871 (fax) |