Wildlife Habitat
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Wolf Harvest Advisory Committee Meeting June 22
Wisconsin’s Wolf Harvest Advisory Committee will convene Tuesday, June 22, to provide input on the fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has prepared a preliminary wolf population estimate to inform the discussion and aid committee members as they provide input on the upcoming wolf harvest season to open Nov. 6.
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Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse Survey Shows Decrease In Breeding Grouse
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of its annual ruffed grouse surveys. Roadside ruffed grouse surveys completed this spring showed statewide drumming activity decreased 6% between 2019 and 2021; no data was collected in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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Be Bear Aware: Learn How To Safeguard Against Unwanted Bear Encounters This Summer
Following several recent bear sightings in Dane County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts with black bears across the state this summer.
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Gov. Tony Evers Proclaims June 21-27 Pollinator Week
Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed June 21-27 Pollinator Week, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help pollinators by creating and maintaining habitat and monitoring bees and butterflies.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lower Green Bay & Fox River Area of Concern Habitat Project Update
Lower Green Bay & Fox River Area of Concern stakeholders will learn about the process to determine feasibility of various conceptual habitat restoration projects in the lower Fox River and bay of Green Bay.
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DNR Now Accepting Artwork Entries For The 2022 Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. The winning art will appear on the 2022 Wisconsin Wild Turkey Stamp.
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Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn
As you head out to find your adventure this Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors that spring is the peak time for fawns to be born. If you come across a fawn this spring, the DNR urges you not to touch it since there is a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be.
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary public hearing on the revised Statement of Scope SS 045-21 relating to gray wolf harvest regulations (Board Orders WM-01-21(E), WM-02-21 and WM-03-21)
Preliminary public hearing on the revised Statement of Scope SS 045-21 relating to gray wolf harvest regulations (Board Orders WM-01-21(E), WM-02-21 and WM-03-21)
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Protect Turtles On The Move
With turtle nesting season soon underway, state conservation biologists and highway officials are joining forces to encourage Wisconsinites to hatch a brighter future for slow-moving, slow-growing turtles by taking a few simple steps.
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2020 Wildlife Survey Results Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the latest results for a variety of wildlife surveys are now available on the DNR website.