Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Press Release

DNR Seeks Hunter Participation In Statewide Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey

 

By - Oct 6th, 2023 09:07 am
Data from these reports helps DNR researchers to better understand the relative abundance and distribution of various species of wildlife across Wisconsin. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

Data from these reports helps DNR researchers to better understand the relative abundance and distribution of various species of wildlife across Wisconsin. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to participate in this year’s Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey. This survey is an opportunity for hunters to report which animals they observe while deer hunting.

Data from these reports helps DNR researchers to better understand the relative abundance and distribution of mammals, birds and other species of wildlife across Wisconsin. Past efforts have provided the DNR with valuable information for managing many wildlife species.

The survey period is open now through Jan. 7, 2024, requires no registration and observations can be submitted from the field with a smartphone, at home from a computer or through the mail to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
C/O Jes Rees Lohr, DNR Research Scientist
2801 Progress Road
Madison, WI 53716
Jessica.ReesLohr@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-8851

Hunters should include the following information in their survey submissions:

  • Date(s) hunted.
  • Numbers of hours hunted.
  • County in which they hunted.
  • Zone referenced on the deer management unit map.
  • Land type (public vs. private).
  • Weather conditions at the time of sighting.
  • Type and number of animals observed.

Participants can find a list of animals to report and learn more about the survey by visiting the DNR’s Deer Hunter Survey webpage.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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