On December 10, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes met on the following agenda: Discussion of committee assignment, including: Summary of findings Conclusions LRB-0604/P3, relating to sandhill crane damage reimbursement program and making an appropriation LRB-0591/P4, relating to hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused […]
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 […]
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 […]
On December 4, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bear Advisory Committee held a meeting on the following agenda: 8:45 am: Public comment 9 am: Review 2024 bear harvest and conflict data 10 am: Develop 2025 bear season recommendations Noon: Committee Member’s Matters 12:30 pm: Adjourn Day 2
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 – […]
On December 3, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bear Advisory Committee held a meeting on the follow agenda: 9 am: Introductions and roll call 9:15 am: Public input 9:30 am to noon: Administrative rule updates and discussion Recent rule updates Discuss clarifications to existing rules Rule ideas/proposals 1 to 4 pm: Bear management […]
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 […]
On November 13, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes met on the following agenda: Consideration of the following material: Findings of fact Conclusions Draft legislation relating to the following: Sandhill crane damage abatement assistance for agricultural producers; Sandhill crane hunting; Sandhill crane state depredation permits Draft letter relating to Federal Migratory Bird […]
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. […]
On May 8, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Deer Advisory Committee met on the following agenda: Welcome & Introductions Approve March minutes Spring Hearing Results related to Deer Season Structure recommendations (Maps) Summary of CDAC recommendations Public Comment period CDAC Recommendations Review by Zone Members Matters Adjourn
On March 12, 2024, the DNR Deer Advisory Committee met to review the 2023 deer harvest statistics and post-season population estimate and hear updates from various representatives on the committee. Agenda: Welcome & Introductions Dan Storm – 2023 Harvest and Population Estimate Overview Public Comment period Travis Bartnick – GLIFWC update Brad Koele – Deer […]
