The Wisconsin DNR is starting a public comment period for a draft rule to rework portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries. The public comment period runs until Jan. 10.
This draft rule would allow the DNR to carry out the deer management unit boundary changes proposed as part of this year’s review process. Generally, the draft rule proposes a return to habitat-based deer management units in the Northern Forest Zone. It would also adjust a portion of the Central Forest Deer Management Zone boundary and select Metropolitan Sub-unit boundaries.
The DNR is also hosting a virtual public hearing on Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. in order to give the public another opportunity to provide a formal comment on the draft rule.
Visit the DNR’s Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage for a link to the draft rule and details on the public hearing. Submit comments by Jan. 10 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
DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov
Visit the DNR’s Deer Management 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 an ensuing question-and-answer session with the public.
