Wildlife Habitat
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee
The committee will be reviewing and finalizing the first draft of the 2021-2031 management plan and preparing the document for the public comment period.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Dunn County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare fish and turtle, which may result from the Cedar Falls Spillway Modifications project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
- Hearing/Meeting
Furbearer Advisory Committee
The Furbearer Advisory Committee addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the WDNR furbearer program.
- Hearing/Meeting
Furbearer Advisory Committee
The Furbearer Advisory Committee addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the WDNR furbearer program.
- News
Enjoy “Migration Miracle” And Help Birds In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging bird watching enthusiasts to enjoy the miracle of migration and take some simple steps to help their fine-feathered friends.
- News
Help Wisconsin’s Threatened Bat Species
As bats return to summer roost sites from winter hibernation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to remove bats safely and humanely.
- News
Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents and visitors to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts with black bears across the state as they emerge from their dens early this spring.
- News
DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Surveys
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help collect information about the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly and its habitat to help advance recovery efforts.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council Meeting
The council will meet to discuss the department’s guidance and criteria for the rehabilitation of wildlife susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection, specifically big brown bats and white-tailed deer.
- Webpage
Wildlife Rehabilitators in Columbia County
What to know before you call Rehabilitators often specialize in one or a few species. If you're not sure what type of animal you're calling about, check the animal categories list below. Make sure the type of animal you're calling about…