Hunters are heading out to the woods and fields as the fall seasons are beginning. The DNR is hoping deer hunters take a moment to record what they saw in the field.
Wildlife Research Scientist Jessica Rees Lohr says hunters become the eyes and ears in the field to report what they've seen...
"....we're doing a deer hunter wildlife survey where hunters can record their observations of deer and any wildlife while they're out hunting. This helps us keep track of population trends for Wisconsin's deer herd and other wildlife...."
She says that includes if you didn't see anything while you were hunting. Last year hunters reported more than 5,000 bucks, 13 thousand does, and 8,200 fawns. Trail camera pictures are also welcomed.
Participants will get a personalized summary of all recorded wildlife from that season. Rees Lohr says to file your sightings, go to the DNR website and click in "Deer Hunter Wildlife" in the search engine.
