DNR ANNOUNCES GAME BIRD SURVEY

Wisconsin residents now have the opportunity to become community scientists.

The Department of Natural Resources announced yesterday that wildlife enthusiasts are invited to join the Game Bird Survey, which is designed to measure the reproductive status of game birds. The survey is open from now through the end of August, and DNR scientists will use data collected coupled with harvest information to determine the key elements needed to make informed management decisions for these species.

No registration is required to participate in the Game Bird Survey. Sightings can be submitted through the DNR’s Arc GIS Survey123 app on a mobile device, and each submission provides greater understanding as to how game birds are doing throughout the state. Participants are reminded to only record sightings when their vehicle is stopped and they’re not driving.