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Department of Natural Resources officials received input from over 700 people at a series of deer hunter forums held around the state in March and through more than 13,000 responses to an online survey on deer management issues. The collected public feedback was used in developing the 2013 deer hunting seasons that will be recommended to the Natural Resources Board, May 22, in Madison.
Plans are moving forward for the city to begin its plan to control the deer population in the Sheboygan.
The Legislature's budget committee has approved spending nearly $2 million in federal money to set up private deer hunts.
Have thoughts or questions about enhancing deer management in Wisconsin through the implementation of the Deer Trustee Report? Share them with the Department of Natural Resources tonight at 6 p.m.
This past winter, hundreds of volunteers helped state wildlife researchers in capturing and placing radio collars on yearling and adult deer. Now researchers would like help locating and radio collaring newborn fawns during May and June.
You can practically feel Patrick Durkin's blood pressure rising, column after column.
Although winter did not arrive in some areas until well into February, it has persisted longer than normal and the impacts on individual deer are being seen in some areas.
Reports of dead fawns and even some adult deer have been coming in from across the state in recent weeks, signs of a stressful past 21/2 months.
Wildlife managers report encouraging results in their efforts to keep chronic wasting disease out of the deer herd in Minnesota.
Whether you are a deer hunter or not, the Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you. Today is the last chance to provide opinions and observations in an online survey about the Deer Management Unit near you.
Join DNR experts for a live chat on the Deer Trustee Report on Monday, April 8.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has confirmed Waukesha County's second deer to test positive for chronic wasting disease.
Wisconsin wildlife experts gathered at the Mead State Wildlife Area on Tuesday to explain the state's strategy on chronic wasting disease and ask for the public's help.
YouTube user sharon suchla shared this video of a white deer in Wisconsin shedding its antlers.
Deer hunters should be happy Gov. Scott Walker included budget items to implement recommendations from the 'Deer Trustee Report,' written last year by a three-man team led by professor James Kroll of Texas.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will reimburse the city of Oshkosh $5,000 for its continuing efforts to control the city's whitetail deer and Canada goose populations.
State wildlife officials are asking for the public's help after chronic wasting disease infections were discovered in the wild for the first time in three central Wisconsin counties.
Gov. Scott Walker's executive budget will order the Department of Natural Resources to create new deer mini-hunts as well as provide funding to create updated maps of the state and continue chronic wasting disease surveillance, he announced Friday.
Today Gov. Walker announced initiatives funded in the state budget to provide the Department of Natural Resources with tools necessary to implement the 2012 Deer Trustee Report.
Hunting continues to account for the largest number of adult white-tailed deer mortalities in Wisconsin, while predation accounts for the highest death of fawns, according to recent results from an ongoing deer mortality study.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have confirmed that a Waukesha County deer has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. This is the first CWD-positive deer in the county.
Anyone interested in learning more about the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer herd in Portage County is invited to attend an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the George W Mead State Wildlife Area.
Anyone interested in learning more about the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer herd in Juneau County is invited to attend an informational meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Mauston City Hall.
The state Department of Natural Resources is enlisting the help of bow hunters and taxidermists in Adams and Juneau counties as wildlife biologists continue to track the presence of chronic wasting disease in the deer herd.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported Thursday that the first Adams County deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
A deer from outside the boundary of the chronic wasting disease management zone in Grant County has tested positive for the disease. The 2.5 year old buck was killed and registered Nov. 18.
Wisconsin wildlife researchers are moving into the third winter season of a five-year study into the causes of death in white-tailed deer, and they are again seeking volunteers to assist with this groundbreaking study.
We've dug up photos of some of the four-legged animals that are appreciated by more than just hunters in Wisconsin.
Consider joining the upcoming Department of Natural Resources’ Operation Deer Watch – the citizen observation survey done in August and September. It’s fun to do. And you’ll know your efforts will help the state’s scientists manage the deer herd.
Deer czar James Kroll long promised he wouldn't bring high fences, time-activated feeders and Texas-style deer management to Wisconsin. His final report and recommendations, released Tuesday by Gov. Scott Walker's office, fulfilled that pledge.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Conservation Congress' leader is praising a new report calling for far-reaching changes to the state's deer hunting policies.
State Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Hazelhurst Republican, called Wednesday for the replacement of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials who oversee deer hunting.
On Tuesday, we received the Wisconsin deer report from Deer Trustee, Dr. James Kroll and his team Dr. David Guynn and Dr. Gary Alt. This comprehensive report included a series of recommendations that will take some time to review. While changes won’t be immediate, my staff has already rolled up their sleeves and started their review, and are planning for how the public will be involved in the next steps.
Fox 11 in Green Bay reported on hunters' reactions to Dr. James Kroll's report, released yesterday.
Wisconsin’s deer hunting future may be in the hands of the people — literally and figuratively — with today’s release of a long-anticipated review of the state’s whitetail management program.
MADISON — Wisconsin wildlife officials should scrap local deer population goals, let landowners hold hunts on their property and establish better connections with the public, a consultant hired by the governor concluded in a report released Tuesday.
DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp offered the following statement today on the deer report released this morning:
The La Crosse Tribune reports on tomorrow's release of a controversial report on Wisconsin's deer management efforts.
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker's administration is set to release its so-called deer czar's much-anticipated report on Wisconsin deer management this week.
The Eau Claire Journal posted an opinion piece examining statements made by Wisconsin's 'Deer Czar', Dr. James Kroll years ago.
Every few days, we'll collect the best outdoor video from around the state and post it in a video round-up.
Field & Stream offers an article that attempts to answer the question, "Can 'Dr. Deer' fix Wisconsin deer hunting?"
APPLETON — Hunters and landowners should play a crucial role in managing Wisconsin's deer herd in the future on a hyper-local level, the state's independent deer consultant said Monday in Appleton.
James Kroll's preliminary report as the state's Deer Trustee was released in March.
Deer hunters who chronically crab about the Department of Natural Resources were cheering and toasting Dr. James Kroll — the "deer czar" — last week for his harsh preliminary report on the DNR's deer management program.
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Dr. James Kroll, Wisconsin’s Deer Trustee appointed by Governor Scott Walker released his preliminary report. After reviewing the report Dr. Kroll and his team of experts were highly critical of deer management currently taking place in Wisconsin.
In light of the preliminary Wisconsin deer hunting report issued by James Kroll, message boards are lighting up across in Internet this week.
MADISON -- The deer population estimates of Wisconsin's wildlife officials are flawed; they don't know enough about how predators affect deer; and they have treated deer in chronic wasting disease zones as pests, according to a report Gov. Scott Walker's so-called "deer czar" released Wednesday.
MADISON — The deer population estimates of Wisconsin's wildlife officials are flawed, and they don't know enough about how predators affect deer and have reduced deer in chronic wasting disease zones to pests, according to a report Gov. Scott Walker's so-called "deer czar" released Wednesday.
MADISON – Final 2011 deer harvest numbers and statewide deer population estimates are now available in Wisconsin, and the Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other interested citizens to attend one of many deer forums in the state to provide comments as the department begins developing recommendations for 2012.
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Turkey Season Celebration: The Pulaski Area Turkey Chasers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host their event at the American Legion Hall, Pulaski. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 for individuals and includes NWTF membership; $95 couples; $30 jakes; $270 sponsors. The event includes door prizes, raffles, auctions. For more information contact Ken Jaworski at 920-680-0090. More events | Events map
Birding: Find wetlands, prairies, and forests in abundance at Crex Meadows, along with more birds than you can dream of ... but not more than you can count! Andy Paulios leads this event from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burnett County. Register at https://www.cvent.com/events/great-wi-birdathon-big-day-trips/registration-941aca6cd282454189211661afb27a0a.aspx. More events | Events map
Canoe & Wooden Boat Show: This event will be held in conjunction with Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day outside of the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner. For more information visit http://www.WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org. More events | Events map
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