News Conference: Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study

On January 22, 2025, following the NRB meeting, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will discuss the primary results of the study, including the impacts of CWD on deer survival and population growth in southwest Wisconsin as well as its implications for CWD and deer management. Speakers include: Daniel Storm – DNR Deer Research Scientist […]

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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board

On January 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will met in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. Agenda includes the following: Organizational Matters: Calling the roll; Secretary’s remarks; Approval of agenda for Jan. 22, 2025 Consent: Approval of brief of action from Dec. 11, 2024; Natural Resources […]

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Wisconsin DNR Public Hearing: Deer Management Unit Boundaries

On January 8, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a virtual public hearing for a draft rule that would rework portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries. Generally, the draft rule proposes a return to habitat-based deer management units in the Northern Forest Zone and adjusts a portion of the Central […]

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Newsmakers: 2024 Review of the Deer Hunting Season

Wisconsin’s main 2024 gun deer season is now complete, but some significant changes to how the state manages its deer population are already underway for 2025. While this year’s season was a success by many accounts, the public is asking for change in the north and the DNR is hoping for improved hunter effort in […]

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Newsmakers: 2024 Review of the Deer Hunting Season

Wisconsin’s main 2024 gun deer season is now complete, but some significant changes to how the state manages its deer population are already underway for 2025. While this year’s season was a success by many accounts, the public is asking for change in the north and the DNR is hoping for improved hunter effort in […]

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Wisconsin DNR: 2024 Gun Deer Season Media Briefing

On December 3, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted a virtual media briefing to recap the results of the gun deer hunting season. The DNR recapped preliminary harvest totals and license sales, season updates, CWD testing efforts and safety incidents. The gun deer season ended Dec. 1. Speakers include: Jeff Pritzl – […]

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Wisconsin DNR: 2024 Gun Deer Season Media Briefing

On November 26, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual media briefing on the opening weekend of the gun deer hunting season. The department provides preliminary harvest totals and license sales, season updates and safety reminders. The season runs through Dec. 1. Speakers: Jeffrey Pritzl – DNR Deer Program Specialist […]

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News Conference: Wisconsin DNR Gun Deer Season

On October 30, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources hosted a virtual media briefing on the upcoming gun deer hunting season on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The season will take place Nov. 23 – Dec. 1. Topics covered will include safety reminders, information about chronic wasting disease, and a general overview of the season. […]

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Wisconsin DNR: Chronic Wasting Disease Media Briefing

On September 26, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted a virtual media briefing on chronic wasting disease (CWD) to share general CWD updates, current baiting and feeding bans and safe deer carcass disposal practices. Speaker: Erin Larson – DNR Deer Herd Health Specialist

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Wisconsin DNR Deer Advisory Committee

On September 16, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Deer Advisory Committee met on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Spring Hearing Rule Change Proposals DMU Review Background Public Comment DMU Boundary Preliminary Proposal Members Matters Adjourn

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