Trapping In Wisconsin
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7/28/2022 11:05:00 AMThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin trappers that Aug. 1 is the deadline for bobcat and fisher permit applications. You can submit your application in the way that’s most convenient for you: Online through Go Wild In person at a DNR service center or In person at an authorized licens...
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2/28/2022 8:20:00 AMMADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will refund the $10 application fee to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The department will restore all customer's wolf preference point records to their Fall 2021 pre-application sta...
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1/24/2022 9:55:00 AMGive beaver trapping a try JOHN CLER The key to staying happy and healthy during long, cold Wisconsin winters is finding a way to enjoy the season. Ice fishing, bunny hunting and predator hunting are among the choices for enjoying the outdoors during the winter. Beaver trapping is another activity that can supply fun, exercise, fur and food for t...
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1/24/2022 9:50:00 AM“How was fishing?” my wife asks as I walk in the door. “Fine, decent bite, my hands got freakin’ cold again though,” I reply. “Well, didja wear the new gloves you got? They’re supposed to be pretty warm!” she asks. “Yup, sure did! I just can’t find anything warm enough.” Insert ...
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1/7/2022 10:55:00 AMJOHN CLER Give beaver trapping a try The key to staying happy and healthy during long, cold Wisconsin winters is finding a way to enjoy the season. Ice fishing, bunny hunting and predator hunting are among the choices for enjoying the outdoors during the winter. Beaver trapping is another activity that can supply fun, exercise, fur and food for t...
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8/2/2021 11:20:00 AMThe deadline to apply for a bobcat or fisher permit closes this Sunday, Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Log into your Go Wild account to purchase your applications. Applications are also available for purchase at all Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) service centers and license agents. Permits cost $3 for fisher and...
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9/17/2018 7:55:00 AMBy Central Office September 14, 2018 Contact(s): Sawyer Briel, DNR communications, 608-282-5334 MADISON - Fall hunting and trapping seasons in Wisconsin are well underway, and a number of hunting and trapping forecasts are now available to help hunters and trappers prepare for their time in the outdoors. Forecasts for the followin...
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5/24/2018 3:55:00 PMFollowing an extensive period of review and public input, Wisconsin now has two identical fisher and river otter management zones. The new Northern and Southern zones are divided by Highway 64, consistent with the existing bobcat management zones. Moving to a two-zone framework will help improve population models and allow trappers...
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10/31/2017 4:05:00 PMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a pet dog on 10/27/17 in the Town of Grant, Clark County. Contact USDA-Wildlife Services at 1-800-433-0663 in Southern WI and 1-800-228-1368 in Northern WI if you suspect that a wolf depredation has occurred.
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10/13/2017 2:20:00 PMMADISON - Trappers who incidentally capture wolves are encouraged to contactdepartment staff and participate in Wisconsin's wolf collaring andmonitoring program."Tracking collared wolves is a critical component of Wisconsin's wolfmonitoring program. Trappers can help improve the quality of Department ofNatural Resources wolf population data b...
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10/6/2017 7:55:00 AMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a Bluetick hound on 10/01/17. The attack occurred in the Town of Blaine, Burnett County. More information and a caution-area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution-area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf depred...
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9/25/2017 11:05:00 AMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a Black and Tan Hound on 09/21/17. The attack occurred in the Town of Delta, Bayfield County. More information and a caution-area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution-area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf depred...
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9/20/2017 7:35:00 AMMADISON - Fall hunting seasons are underway and as you gather your gear and plan your trip into the field or woods, be sure to add a read of the 2017 Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast [PDF] to your list of things to do. The Fall 2017 Hunting and Trapping Forecast is now available at dnr.wi.gov, keyword "forecast."Photo Credit...
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1/21/2017 7:25:00 PMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves injured a Plott hound on 01/17/17 in the Town of Washburn, Clark County. More information and a caution-area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution-area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management") to help reduce conflicts.
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12/30/2016 10:50:00 AMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves injured or killed the following hunting dogs: * Three Walker hounds were injured in the same incident on 12/23/16 in the Town of Brazeau, Oconto County. * One Walker hound was killed on 12/24/16 in the Town of Sherwood, Clark County. More information and a caution-area map are available on the gray wo...
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10/6/2016 8:30:00 AMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated the following hunting dogs over the weekend: * A Plott hound killed on 10/1/16 in the Town of Winter, Sawyer County * A Plott hound killed in a separate incident on 10/1/16 in the Town of Winter, Sawyer County * A Redbone hound killed on 10/1/16 in the Town of Knight, Iron County ...
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9/21/2016 8:30:00 AMOver the weekend, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated or injured the following hunting dogs: * A Redbone hound killed on 9/16/16 in Hunter Township, Sawyer County * A Bluetick hound and a Plott/Walker hound killed in the same incident on 9/17/16 in Washburn Township, Bayfield County * A Bluetick hound killed on 9/17/16 in Blaine T...
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9/21/2016 8:20:00 AMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a Black & Tan hound on 9/15/16 in the Town of Washburn, Bayfield County. More information and a caution-area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution-area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management") to help r...
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9/21/2016 8:20:00 AMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a Walker hound and a Bluetick hound on 9/14/16 in the same incident. The attack occurred in Shanagolden Township, Ashland County. More information and a caution-area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution-area maps on the DNR website (d...
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9/11/2016 3:50:00 PMDrawing results can be found through the new Go Wild licensing system atGoWild.wi.gov<mailto:gowild@wi.gov>. This site allows hunters and trappers to access permit and preference point information and view submitted applications and current licenses. Customers can also purchase licenses, apply for permits, register recreation vehicles and boa...
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9/1/2016 8:50:00 AMWildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a Black and Tan hound on 8/29/16 in the Town of Washburn, Bayfield County. More information and a caution-area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution-area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management") to help reduce conflict...
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8/24/2016 3:20:00 PMOn August 21st, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a 7-year-old bear hound on 8/20/16 in the Town of Chippewa, Ashland County. On August 22nd, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a 2.5-year-old Walker hound and injured a 1.5-year-old Walker hound on 8/21/16 in the Town of Barnes, Bayfield County. More informat...
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8/24/2016 3:20:00 PMTrouble viewing this email? Click here August 23, 2016 2016 Wisconsin Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast now availableMADISON - Many fall hunting and trapping seasons in Wisconsin are just around the corner, and the 2016 Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast [PDF] is now available. - ...
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8/3/2016 4:30:00 PMOn August 2nd, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves depredated a 1.5-year-old Bluetick bear hound in the Town of Jacobs, Ashland County. More information and a caution-area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution-area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management") to help r...