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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *Jan. 7, 2025
*Contact: *Scott Karel, DNR Policy and Regulations Specialist [email protected] or 608-267-2452

 

*DNR To Host Virtual Public Hearing On Proposed
Deer Management Unit Rule *

 

*MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft rule that would change portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries.

The DNR reviews deer management unit boundaries every few years, with this year’s review focusing on the management units in the Northern Forest Zone, the Metropolitan Sub-Units and the boundary lines between the Central Forest and Farmland Zones.

Additionally, the DNR may consider options to adjust the geographical areas represented by deer advisory councils in the Northern Forest Zone to better align with adjusted unit boundaries.

*What Are The Proposed Changes*

The draft rule includes a return to habitat-based deer management units in the Northern Forest Zone and an adjustment to a portion of the Central Forest Deer Management Zone boundary and select Metropolitan Sub-Unit boundaries.

Additionally, the draft rule will allow consideration for the public feedback received to adjust the geographical areas represented by deer advisory councils [ [link removed] ] in the Northern Forest Zone to better align with adjusted unit boundaries.

The public is encouraged to visit the DNR’s Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules [ [link removed] ] webpage (under the Wildlife Management section) for a link to the draft rule and details on the public hearing. Submit comments by Jan. 10, 2025 to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
C/O Scott Karel, DNR Policy and Regulations Specialist
P.O. Box 7921
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53707
[email protected]

Visit the DNR's Deer Management [ [link removed] ] webpage to learn more about the deer management unit review process and view a recording of the recent virtual open house on the topic. The recording includes an explanation of the proposed changes and ensuing question and answer session with the public. 

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*Event Details*

*What:* Public hearing on a permanent rule related to white-tailed deer management unit boundaries (Virtual)

*When:* Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 5 p.m.

*Where:* Virtual; Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams [ [link removed] ]

You can find more information about the upcoming public meeting on the DNR’s Meetings and Hearings calendar [ [link removed] ].







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