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Sara Fischer
Assistant Large Carnivore Specialist
608-267-0866
Ally Magnin
Assistant Deer and Elk Specialist
608-267-0866

Wisconsin large mammal observation form

Completion of this form is voluntary. Data submitted may be shared within DNR and partners with the discretion of DNR staff. Personally identifiable information will be used to process your observation and may also be used for participation in surveys and other secondary purposes. Information may also be provided to requesters as required under Wisconsin's Open Records Law [ss. 19.31 - 19.39, Wis. Stats.].

Description
Species
If other, please specify
(not required unless you select other above)
Number of adults
Number of young
Sex
Estimated size
Tail length
Track length
Track width
Coloration:
Other descriptions
General comments
Photographs
Was a photo taken? Yes               No
Will you give permission to use your photo(s) on the DNR website? Yes               No
Number of photos to submit
You can submit your photos to us via email.

For photos of White Deer and Moose, send to the Big Game: Deer/Elk team
For all other photos send to the Large Carnivore Team
Location
**Please provide as much information as possible
Latitude (GPS)
Longitude (GPS)
Section
Township N
Range    E   W
County
Nearest intersection
Direction & distance from intersection
Nearest town
Habitat
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Time (hh:mm am/pm)
Observer
First Name
Last Name
Organization
Email
Address
Phone
Observer's background


Last revised: Thursday, October 20, 2022