Through April 14, submit your comments on the draft revised bear management plan
A draft of the revised plan is available online right now. This revised plan will outline objectives and strategies to guide black bear management in the state from 2019 – 2029.
Come to one of our information sessions or submit your comments and questions via email to DNRBearPlanComments@wisconsin.gov. The comment period will remain open March 25 through April 14.
DNR staff will present the plan at six informational sessions around the state. Each meeting will run from 7-9 p.m. – dates and locations are as follows:
· Monday, March 25, Waukesha - Room 101, Commons Building, UW Milwaukee-Waukesha, 1500 N University Dr.;
· Tuesday, March 26, Richland Center - Pippin Room, Melvill Hall, UW Platteville-Richland, 1200 Hwy. 14W;
· Wednesday, March 27, Black River Falls - Great Room, Lunda Community Center, 405 Hwy 54 W;
· Monday, April 1, Rice Lake - 236 Ritzinger Hall, UW Eau Claire-Barron County, 1800 College Dr.;
· Tuesday, April 2, Wausau - Room 180 Main Building, UW Stevens Point- Wausau, 518 S 7th Ave.;
· Wednesday, April 3, Woodruff - Woodruff Community Center, 1418 1st Ave.
Even if you are unable to attend one of the in-person public information sessions, you can read the plan on the DNR website and submit comments via email.