Wildlife Habitat
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DNR Confirms CWD In Second Wild Deer Harvested In Sheboygan County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms that a second wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Lyndon in Sheboygan County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 4-5 year-old doe taken during the 2022 gun deer season.
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DNR Confirms First CWD Detection In Wild Deer Harvested In Waupaca County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Waupaca County in the town of Harrison, within 10 miles of the Shawano, Marathon and Portage County borders.
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Waupaca County CWD Response Plan Meeting
DNR staff will provide information about CWD in Wisconsin, local CWD testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered.
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American Toad
Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Family: Bufonidae (Toads) Status: Common Size: 2 to 3.5 inches American Toad video [exit DNR]
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Herps of Wisconsin
Wisconsin is home to 19 species of amphibians (frogs and salamanders) and 36 reptiles (snakes, turtles and lizards). Please see Wisconsin's rare animals for detailed information on the state's rare amphibian and reptile species, including photos and…
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Horicon Marsh Annual Property Implementation Meeting
The DNR wildlife biologist at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area will share property management plans for the upcoming year and discuss habitat management strategies commonly used on the property.
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Applications For Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Funding Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for Wisconsin Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp funding is now open and will run through Feb. 10.
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Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Improve Public Lands In Juneau And Pierce Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that funding from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will help improve public lands in Juneau and Pierce counties. These projects are possible thanks to a successful partnership between the department and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
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OutWiGo To Sauk Prairie For Bald Eagle Watching Days Jan. 14-15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the 36th anniversary of Bald Eagle Watching Days happening Jan. 14-15 to celebrate the species and its remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.
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DNR Asks Public To Report Mudpuppy Observations
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to report any observations of mudpuppies they may accidentally catch while fishing this winter. Data collected from these sightings will help determine the distribution and range of the species statewide.