Wildlife Management

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

Youth Waterfowl Skills Event

Youth waterfowl hunting skills workshop to be held September 13th.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association and Wern Valley Sportsmans Club will be hosting a youth waterfowl skills workshop on September 13th from 8:30AM-3:30PM at Wern Valley Sportsmans Club in Waukesha. Youth will spend the day outside learning the field aspects of waterfowl hunting and lunch will provided. The event will feature trap shooting, dog training, duck ID, decoy setting, small boat safety, and waterfowl ecology. On the morning of September 20th, participating youth will join with a mentor for a waterfowl hunt on an area wetland. Any youth ages 12-15 that has completed a hunter education course may participate. To register, call the Waukesha DNR service center at 262-574-2100 before September 10th. Registration is limited to 20 youth on a first come, first serve basis.

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.

Help Protect the American Marten

Tips for trappers to avoid incidental take of the State Endangered American marten (Martes americana). Read Tips [PDF 2.7MB]

License Sales

• Online Licensing Center or call 1-877-WI-LICENSE
• License Sales Agents

Related Sites

• Sign Up for Hunting & Fishing Updates
• Publications
• 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