Deer kill numbers up more than 14% over 2021
All four deer management zones showed harvest increases from 2021 for both antlered and antlerless harvests, with the Central Forest Zone up more than 30%.
Wisconsin DNR Reports
Deer kill numbers spike despite dip in license sales
In total, 103,623 deer were registered statewide during the opening weekend of the 2022 gun deer hunt, compared to the 90,023 registered for the same period in 2021.
State elk hunters go 4-for-4
All four state licensed hunters filled their harvest authorizations, and this year’s hunt marked the first modern harvest of an elk by bow in the state.
Snowy owls spotted In Wisconsin
These are the only new snowy owl arrivals reported anywhere in the lower 48 so far.
Artist sweeps stamp design contests
Wautoma’s Sam Timm won the 2023 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests.
Wisconsin DNR, partners take emergency actions in bid to save disappearing songbird
(Ryan Brady/Wisconsin DNR)BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR today announced that it has partnered with state and national groups to protect the at-risk Connecticut warbler. The efforts aim to improve habitat for the Connecticut warbler in Bayfield County and protect its wintering grounds in South America after a second year of summer surveys confirmed the songbird’s populations had plunged even…
Report: Wisconsin wolf population remains healthy, secure
While the wolf population estimate is lower than the previous winter, the current population remains nearly as large and widespread as it has been in recent years. The observed decline does not indicate a wolf population in biological jeopardy.
Sharp-tailed grouse hunting a no-go again this year
This is the fourth year the season has been closed.
Wisconsin DNR: Wild rice harvest forecast shows varied outlook
“While most lakes, flowages and rivers that have historically produced wild rice are likely not going to produce enough to make harvesting efforts worthwhile, there are a few regions showing promise for good harvest.”
Spring surveys show mixed results for ruffed grouse, pheasant, waterfowl
Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant showed below-average counts. By contrast, the results of the spring waterfowl breeding survey indicate good numbers and excellent habitat conditions for migratory birds.
2022 elk hunt application winners announced
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raffle still open to win final 2022 elk tag.
Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois DNRs converge in extensive fish poaching investigation
Agencies concluded multi-year law enforcement investigation into the poaching and over-harvesting of hundreds of vulnerable spawning lake whitefish from the Menominee River.
Stevens Point resident recipient of ’21 DNR Ethical Hunter Award
Recipient was selected for helping a fellow hunter track a wounded deer after dark and, on a separate occasion, reported a potentially lethal bait pile.
Wisconsin DNR confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in red foxes
These cases represent the first detections of HPAI in wild Wisconsin mammals.
Wisconsin family finds rare fern not seen in 90 years
Volunteers make record-setting discoveries.
Wisconsin DNR seeking tips in bald eagle shooting case
Eagles was found along the Milwaukee River in Fredonia near the Washington-Ozaukee county line.
Wisconsin migratory bird hunting framework, regs set
Thanks to input from hunters and new scientific research, changes are coming to the 2022 migratory bird hunting season.
Walleye numbers waning, regs changing in northern Wisconsin
The walleye regulation for multiple water bodies will switch to the standard walleye regs for the Ceded Territory in northern Wisconsin.
A crucial time for Wisconsin’s bats
Bats, which are coming out of hibernation across the state, are a vital part of many ecosystems because they consume many biting insects and agricultural and forest pests.
Help shape deer hunting In Wisconsin
DNR seeking public comment on 2022 deer season.
Bonus harvest authorizations for spring turkey season available March 21
Bonus harvest authorizations are $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Both residents and non-residents will have equal opportunities for purchase.
Help shape Wisconsin’s deer season
Deer season planning meetings scheduled March 21-31.
Wholesale fish dealer convicted in Wisconsin’s first-ever invasive carp case
Public tip started DNR warden investigation In 2018.
With no wolf season, DNR to refund application fee
Will go to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season.
Four snowmobile-related fatalities over weekend
Since the start of the new year, there have been 11 snowmobile fatalities. There were 13 fatalities in 2021.
Event helps share Wisconsin bald eagles’ amazing comeback story
36th annual Bald Eagle Watching Days coming Jan. 15-16.
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