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Wildlife Management
The 1980 release of wild turkeys in Iowa County.
Mission: Working with people to protect and manage Wisconsin wildlife populations and their habitats, and promoting wildlife enjoyment and appreciation for the benefit of current and future generations.
- Promote land stewardship practices favorable to wildlife in terrestrial and aquatic systems;
- Share responsibility for wildlife resources;
- Provide a wide range of wildlife recreational opportunities;
- Improve people's knowledge and appreciation of wildlife;
- Strengthen the wildlife database; and
- Be a leader in professional wildlife management.
Current Focus
New Cougar Pages!
The Bureau of Endangered Resources announces new cougar web pages, created by Dustin Driese and Adrian Wydeven, designed to educate people about cougars, and attempt to capture more of the reports of cougar observations in Wisconsin. Although ER has actively been involved in collecting cougar reports since 1990, it was only with the report of a cougar in Rock County in January 2008, that we have been able to verify the presence of a cougar in the state. The cougar web site will hopefully help us monitor additional cougars that may enter Wisconsin. View the Cougar Pages.
Rare Mammal Observation Reporting Form
Wisconsin DNR offers an online reporting form to report rare mammal observations. Please use this form to report observations of the gray wolf, cougar, lynx, moose, and marten in Wisconsin. View Form.Feral Pig Hunting
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has adopted the position that feral pigs are exotic, non-native wild animals that pose significant threats to both the environment and to agricultural operations. The Department promotes aggressive removal anywhere feral pigs are reported. Feral pigs are considered unprotected wild animals with no closed season or harvest limit. Feral pigs may be removed any time throughout the year as long as those choosing to pursue them possess a valid small game license and the permission of the landowner where they intend to hunt. Read more...
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- Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative [Exit DNR]
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service [Exit DNR]
- The Wildlife Society [Exit DNR]
- The Wildlife Society - Wisconsin Chapter [Exit DNR]
- Teaming With Wildlife [Exit DNR]
Questions for Wildlife Management
