Wisconsin DNR and Deer Committee working together to monitor deer population and develop new regulations for 2015
By natalieh5454
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Committee discusses 2013 deer season wrap up
Committee member Kevin Wallenfang discussed total deer harvest of over 342,000 with the notion that deer harvest is trending downward. The DNR will be conducting a statewide assessment of deer killed by cars for the months of March and April. Together their goal for 2014 is to increase the deer population in northern units to achieve a safe balance. -
Senator Terry Moulton present for various actions in moving forward
Senator Terry Moulton attended the Wisconsin Deer and Elk study committee meeting at the Plaza Hotel in Wausau and discussed the crossbow bill. However, no action was taken at this time. -
Voice votes pass various action items at Wisconsin Deer and Elk committee meeting
The committee motioned to carry resolution to ban baiting and feeding of deer from Sept. 1 through the end of hunting season. The committee also motioned to change the legal definition of albino and white deer, as well as allowing counties to implement new antler point restrictions. -
Committee acknowledges requests for anterless tag price increase
Bret Marovitz, of Barron County, commented he felt antlerless tags should be increased from $12 to $24 or $30. The committee then addressed antlerless permit options for 2015. -
Committee convenes for annual update from the DNR
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Kevin Wallenfang, Bob Nack and Dan Storm of the DNR presented the annual update for the 2014 deer season wrap up as well as DMAP and research updates.
