Deer

Baiting and feeding ban now going into place

Gathering deer together at feeding stations can spread diseases

Elk are primarily in Wisconsin’s Northern and Central Elk Management Zones, but they can wander further, especially during the breeding season

The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state

Natural Resources Board approved recommendations

Landowners must have at least 60 acres available and be able to host at least three hunters

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says deer activity tends to be higher in May and June

The Department of Natural Resources and Citizens Deer Advisory Councils want feedback on things like harvest quotas and season structure

The Wisconsin DNR released a summary of 2025 CWD sampling efforts Wednesday.

Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Biologist Curt Rollman talks about how deer microbiome and metabolism change in the winter and how humans feeding deer can impact that.