Racine, Milwaukee Counties Focus On Deer Herd Population

MADISON, Wis. – Hunters, farmers, foresters and anyone interested in Wisconsin’s deer herd can help shape deer management in Wisconsin.

Now through Jan. 13, 2021, the public is invited to comment on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) herd size objectives and deer management unit (DMU) boundaries for the next three years.

Each County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) has provided preliminary recommendations to increase, decrease or maintain herd size.

In Milwaukee County, the preliminary CDAC population objective is to decrease herd size. In Racine County, the goal is to increase it.

In addition, the public has the opportunity to comment on DMU boundary recommendations proposed by the DNR. To view the preliminary recommendations for each county and provide feedback, visit the DNR’s website.

Following the public comment period, each county’s deer advisory council will meet virtually between Jan. 19-25 to discuss input received and determine final recommendations.

The DNR will review final council recommendations and present them to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board for approval in February.

Learn more about the process on the DNR’s website.