Education

Carcass movement, processing and disposal

The movement of dead or alive CWD-positive deer, moose, elk or reindeer/caribou (natural or human-assisted) is a key pathway in the spread of CWD. The infectious nature of the CWD prion contributes to an increased risk of introduction and spread of…

Wildlife and Your Land

The Wildlife and Your Land series is designed to offer suggestions to you, the private landowner, on how to manage your land for wildlife. Each part of the series focuses on management practices that you can apply to your land, but first, let's…

Wolves in Wisconsin

Wildlife health

The wildlife health program maintains a strong program of wildlife disease monitoring to detect the introduction of new diseases, changes in disease patterns and significant impacts on wildlife populations. The wildlife health team's mission is to…

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…

What to do if you see a sick or dead deer

Please notify the DNR if you see a sick or dead deer or multiple dead deer in any one area. You do not need to report deer killed on or near a roadway. Reporting is the most efficient way to monitor disease and remove disease agents. Report your…

Greater prairie-chicken management

Updated Management PlanThe DNR began the process of updating the 10-year greater prairie-chicken management plan in 2020.  The plan revision was developed in cooperation with the Greater Prairie-chicken Advisory Committee. The first draft of…

Wisconsin Animals

Wisconsin hosts 668 native vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and

Elk Hunting

Wildlife Diseases

Below is a list of diseases and other health issues commonly found in Wisconsin wildlife or the DNR monitors for their occurrence. Click on a specific disease to learn more about its transmission, common signs observed in affected wildlife,…