Fish, Wildlife & Habitat for the Future

A winning formula for providing great hunting and fishing, securing fish and wildlife habitat and maintaining both over time includes:

Kids with their fish.

Happy kids with their new catches.

  • A good plan
  • Public support
  • Adequate funding

Winning Formula at Work

The DNR continues to apply this formula through A Fisheries, Wildlife and Habitat Plan for Wisconsin 2007 through 2013. The Natural Resources Board and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service approved of this plan in June 2007.

Watch and Listen

What will this plan do to support hunting, fishing, and fish and wildlife habitat in coming years? Watch and listen to these short videos from DNR's top natural resource managers about "'Acting Today to Secure Tomorrow's Opportunities":

Mike Staggs, DNR Fisheries Director Natural resource investments - Mike Staggs, DNR Fisheries Director [VIDEO Length 4:45]
Randy Stark, DNR Chief Conservation Warden Major natural resource issues - Randy Stark, DNR Chief Conservation Warden [VIDEO Length 4:43]
Steve Miller, DNR Facilities and Lands Director Natural resource priorities - Steve Miller, DNR Facilities and Lands Director [VIDEO Length 4:34]
Tom Hauge, DNR Wildlife Management Director More natural resource priorities - Tom Hauge, DNR Wildlife Management Director [VIDEO Length 1:35]

Thanks For Your Input!

In spring 2007, the public was invited to fill out an online survey and identify natural resource concerns and priorities that Wisconsin's 2007-2013 Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Plan should address.

Survey Results Summary

Last Revised: Tuesday March 25 2008