Wildlife Management

Mission: Working with people to protect and manage Wisconsin wildlife populations and their habitats, and promoting wildlife enjoyment and appreciation for the benefit of current and future generations.

• Promote land stewardship practices favorable to wildlife in terrestrial and aquatic systems;
• Share responsibility for wildlife resources;
• Provide a wide range of wildlife recreational opportunities;
• Improve people's knowledge and appreciation of wildlife;
• Strengthen the wildlife database; and
• Be a leader in professional wildlife management.

Current Focus

Hunters, Reduce Your Exposure to Lead

Deer harvested with lead bullets have been shown to have tiny lead particles or fragments remaining in the processed meat. These are often too small to be seen and can disperse far from the wound channel. Learn more...

Rare Mammal Observation Reporting Form

Wisconsin DNR offers an online reporting form to report rare mammal observations. Please use this form to report observations of the gray wolf, cougar, lynx, moose, and marten in Wisconsin. View Form.

Help Protect the American Marten

Tips for trappers to avoid incidental take of the State Endangered American marten (Martes americana). Read Tips [PDF 2.7MB]

License Sales

• Online Licensing Center or call 1-877-WI-LICENSE
• License Sales Agents

Related Sites

• Sign Up for Hunting & Fishing Updates
• Publications
• Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative [Exit DNR]
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service [Exit DNR]
• The Wildlife Society [Exit DNR]
• The Wildlife Society - Wisconsin Chapter [Exit DNR]
• Teaming With Wildlife [Exit DNR]

Questions for Wildlife Management