Deer hunt 2012

Outdoor Wisconsin host Dan Small gears up for the upcoming gun deer season with experts from Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources.

Deer research

In the winter of 2010-2011, researchers launched the first of two multi-year studies aimed at learning more about our deer herd. The DNR is constantly developing information for ecologically sound management of deer. Wildlife and forestry research provides technical expertise to meet the needs for science-based decision making.

White-tailed deer research

Show segment: Research

Social research - how citizens are getting involved

To further engage the public in deer management, the DNR has expanded its data collection efforts through a "citizen science" approach, which allows people to record and report their observations of deer sightings. Find out about two ways you can get involved!

Recruiting new hunters to join the Wisconsin tradition

It's easier than ever to introduce someone new to hunting in Wisconsin. Passing on Wisconsin's hunting tradition is important to the DNR. There are many ways to get someone fired up about hunting. See what the DNR is doing in Wisconsin to help make it easy to get someone new into the field!