Natural Resources Board approves conditions of antlerless permit issuance through Deer Management Assistance Program
HAYWARD, Wis. - Conditions under which antlerless tags are issued through
the Deer Management Assistance Program, recommended by the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, were approved today by the Natural
Resources Board.
"The approval of these recommendations will provide greater flexibility to
DMAP participants to manage habitat on their land for the benefit of
wildlife through antlerless deer harvest," said DMAP Coordinator Bob Nack.
DMAP cooperators enrolled in level two or three will be eligible to purchase
reduced-price antlerless tags, following a property visit from DNR staff and
a discussion of both short and long-term property goals with landowners.
Landowners and department staff will discuss deer harvest strategies aimed
at finding a balance between providing for quality wildlife habitat and
continuing to ensure an enjoyable deer hunting experience.
DMAP cooperators who purchase antlerless tags in 2014 may transfer these
tags to others wishing to hunt on the enrolled property. It is important to
note that these tags may only be used within the enrolled DMAP property.
Antlerless tags may not be transferred to hunters for more than the $6
face-value price.
DMAP is one of several new programs and changes resulting from a two-year
review of Wisconsin's deer management program. DMAP will give landowners the
tools and technical assistance needed to manage their property for deer and
other wildlife. The program encourages sound land stewardship practices on
private and public land, provides landowners with educational and networking
opportunities, and helps improve relationships between landowners, hunters
and DNR.
Hunters are encouraged to check out the frequently asked
questions<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/dtrfaq.html> page for more
information. The FAQ feature provides brief responses to a wide variety of
deer hunting questions, ranging from deer management unit boundaries to
antlerless permits. To view the FAQ page and view more information regarding
crossbow deer hunting, visit dnr.wi.gov<http://dnr.wi.gov/> and search
keyword "deer<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/deer.html>."
For more information regarding the Deer Management Assistance Program,
please visit dnr.wi.gov<http://dnr.wi.gov/> and search keyword
"DMAP<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/DMAP.html>."
For more information, contact: Bob Nack, DMAP Coordinator, 608-264-6137