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For information on wildlife survey reports, contact:
Brian Dhuey
Survey analyst/database manager
Bureau of Science Services
(608) 221-6342

Wisconsin wildlife reports

Wildlife reports are divided into surveys addressing five species groups: small game, big game, waterfowl, furbearers, and nongame. Interpretations to data in these reports are subject to change as a result of data verification and more extensive data analysis. Please contact the appropriate author for additional clarification or further interpretation of survey results. These reports were made possible by Pittman-Robertson funding.

Semi-annual reports are distributed in April and August.

Small game

Ruffed grouse

turkey with poults
Information on game bird broods, such as wild turkey, are collected every summer.

Sharp-tailed grouse
Pheasant
Other

Big game

Deer

deer
You can help monitor deer reproduction in Wisconsin by participating in Operation Deer Watch

Damaging and nuisance wildlife
Turkey
Bear

Waterfowl

Furbearers

otter
Wisconsin fur buyers are asked to report the number of otter and other furs purchased from Wisconsin harvesters. This helps to document harvest totals.

Nongame

frog
Volunteer to participate in the frog and toad survey. Picture courtesy of Carol Steinmetz.

Last revised: Wednesday May 15 2013