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management unit since 2014 in response to a recommendation in the Deer Trustee Report of 2012. County deer advisory councils also were established in 2014. Councils in Wisconsin’s Northern Forest Zone and unit boundary reviews as well as input gathered in connection with the current review process have indicated a strong interest in returning to habitat-based units in the north.
In a recent online survey to gauge support from the public, 50% of respondents shared strong support (10 on a scale of 1 to 10) and 75% of respondents shared some level of support (6-10 on the scale) to go back to habitatbased units. Ninety percent were neutral to supportive (5-10).
The public is encouraged to visit the DNR’s proposed permanent administrative rules webpage, https://dnr. wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent, (under the Wildlife Management section) for a link to the draft rule and details on the public hearing.
The public may 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 or email DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov.
Visit the DNR’s deer management webpage (https:// dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/ deermanagement) to learn more about the deer management unit review process and view 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.
