Research

Office of Applied Science Leadership Staff

Wildlife research

SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CWD, DEER & PREDATOR STUDY NEWSLETTER

Issue 12: February 2020 In this issue of Field Notes, we explore composting as an alternative to traditional methods of carcass disposal. We discuss the difference between specialist and generalist carnivores and share an update on our capture…

Fisheries Research

Publications and reports

The Office of Applied Science (OAS) produces a variety of publications and other useful documents througho

Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer & Predator Study Newsletter

Issue 11: November 2019 In this issue of Field Notes, we explore some of the DNR's latest research on Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin, recap the results of our 2019 fawn survey, follow a collared bobcat and meet three more members of our…

Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer & Predator Study Newsletter

Issue 10: August 2019 In this issue of Field Notes, we look back on the most successful fawn survey to date and celebrate the incredible effort put forth by both our project staff and our volunteers. We recap the standing count of collared…

Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study

Fall 2016 marked the beginning of the largest and most comprehensive deer research project ever undertaken in Wisconsin: The Southwest Wisconsin Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Deer and Predator Study.

Snapshot Wisconsin FAQ

Q: What is Snapshot Wisconsin? A: Snapshot Wisconsin is a partnership to monitor wildlife year-round using a statewide network of trail cameras. The project provides data needed for wildlife management decision support. Snapshot Wisconsin is…