Deer hunters invited to share views on future herd size, hunt limits

Wisconsin deer hunters in Shawano, Oconto and Marathon Counties have until Jan. 13 to weigh in on the future of deer hunting will look like in their county.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) conduct a survey on proposed herd size objectives every three years.

The link is https://www.research.net/r/FALL_CDAC_2020.

The fall of 2020 marked the end of the last three-year cycle and meetings are being held this winter to determine the herd size objectives for 2021-2023.

The DNR staff will also discuss a review of deer management unit and zone boundaries as part of this process.

Following the public comment period, each CDAC will meet once more between Jan. 19-25 to consider public input and make final recommendations for herd-size objectives. The meetings are open to all and attendees are not required to pre-register to attend.

The DNR will review final herd objectives following the January meetings and provide recommendations to the Natural Resources Board for approval in February.