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Getting the Help You Need People and Dollars for Wildlife Wildlife and Your Land a series about managing your land for wildlife Where did I put that phone number? Who should I call? Where can I get the maps I need? To make your job easier, we’ve compiled a list of the phone numbers, addresses and web sites of the most common organizations that can help you manage your land for wildlife. Keep this reference guide near the phone and add your own references as you find them. Often, these can be neighbors that have done something similar on their property. Ask around; you’ll be amazed at the wealth of knowledge just outside your door. This publication is divided into the sections shown on our clipboard. Some sections will apply to you, others will not. Simply use the sections you need. To help you find the resources that apply to your property, most sections are organized by wildlife or habitat type. Enjoy. Getting Help 1. Finding the Maps You Need. . . . . . . . . p. 2 Aerial, Topographic, Plat, Wetland and Soil Maps 2. The Nitty Gritty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4 Soil Testing 3. Too Much of a Good Thing . . . . . . . . . p. 4 Animal Nuisance 4. Finding the Help You Need . . . . . . . . . p. 5 Technical Assistance and Labor 5. Finding the Right Program . . . . . . . . . p. 8 $Dollars for Wildlife 6. Organizations that Help Wildlife . . . p. 10 7. Finding the Right Thing to Plant. . . . p. 14 Native Nurseries and Landscape Consultants 8. Department of Natural Resources Phone Numbers and Addresses . . . . p. 23

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Getting the Help You NeedPeople and Dollars for Wildlife

Wildlife and Your Landa series about managing your land for wildlife

Where did I put thatphone number? Whoshould I call? Where canI get the maps I need? Tomake your job easier,we’ve compiled a list ofthe phone numbers,addresses and web sitesof the most commonorganizations that canhelp you manage yourland for wildlife. Keepthis reference guide nearthe phone and add yourown references as youfind them. Often, thesecan be neighbors thathave done somethingsimilar on theirproperty. Ask around;you’ll be amazed at thewealth of knowledge justoutside your door.

This publication isdivided into the sectionsshown on our clipboard.Some sections will applyto you, others will not.Simply use the sectionsyou need. To help youfind the resources thatapply to your property,most sections areorganized by wildlife orhabitat type. Enjoy.

Getting Help

1. Finding the Maps You Need. . . . . . . . . p. 2Aerial, Topographic, Plat, Wetland and Soil Maps

2. The Nitty Gritty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4Soil Testing

3. Too Much of a Good Thing . . . . . . . . . p. 4Animal Nuisance

4. Finding the Help You Need . . . . . . . . . p. 5Technical Assistance and Labor

5. Finding the Right Program. . . . . . . . . p. 8$Dollars for Wildlife

6. Organizations that Help Wildlife . . . p. 10

7. Finding the Right Thing to Plant. . . . p. 14Native Nurseries and Landscape Consultants

8. Department of Natural ResourcesPhone Numbers and Addresses . . . . p. 23

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Good maps are essential for any habitat project. Thisguide will help you find the maps you need, and maybea few more of further interest. Maps are great ways tolearn about the diversity of the land around you, sodon’t skimp on this crucial first step. The time andsmall amount of money you spend now will pay off later.For those of you on a very tight budget, many localgovernments will photocopy maps for a nominal fee.Also, don’t overlook local libraries for a source of maps.Call ahead to find out what your library offers. Morethan likely, you’ll discover more than you expected.

2 Wildlife and Your Land

Finding the Maps You Need

Topographic MapsTopographic maps show landscaperelief in great detail: hills,wetlands, glacial features, rivers,lakes, and more. If you want tofully understand your propertyand surrounding region, a topo-graphic map is essential. For a freecatalog and/or index to statewidetopo maps, contact:

Wisconsin Geological andNatural History Survey

Maps Sales3817 Mineral Point RoadMadison WI 53705608-263-7389FAX: 608-262-8086

Phone orders are accepted withMasterCard or Visa. Check withyour city or county government.Many sell local quadrangles. Yourlocal library may also have mapsthat you can photocopy.

U. S. Geological Surveytopographic maps are alsoavailable for viewing or can bedownloaded in digital form for anyarea in Wisconsin:www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/at/et/geo/data/drg.html

Soil Survey MapsMost Wisconsin counties have adetailed Soil Survey. The surveyreports and maps can tell you thecharacteristics of the soils on your

property and region, and the usesthat best suit those soils. Mostcounties provide these publishedsoil surveys for free or charge anominal fee. To get one, contact theNatural Resources ConservationService (NRCS) in your county atwww.statelab.iastate.edu/soils/index.html

Information about availableWisconsin soil survey, reports,maps and data is available fromthe U. S. Department ofAgriculture, Natural ResourcesConservation Service (NRCS) atwww.wi.nrcs.usda.gov/soil/soils.asp

Wisconsin Wetland InventoryAll Wisconsin wetlands have beenmapped. Paper copies of WisconsinWetland Inventory maps are at a1" = 2,000' scale. Each 24" ✕ 24"map covers one Public Land/Survey System Township (36square miles). Statewide coverageis available. Order forms areavailable at all DNR and localzoning offices, or by contacting:

Wisconsin DNRBureau of Fisheries

Management and HabitatProtection–FH3

101 South Webster StreetP. O. Box 7921Madison WI 53707-7921608-266-8852

Maps cost $5.00 each, plus postageand 5 1/2% sales tax for Wisconsinresidents. Payment mustaccompany orders.

Plat MapsCounty plat maps show propertyboundaries and ownership bytownship. If you are wonderingwho owns what in your area, theseare the maps to get. MostUW–Extension, county, and citygovernment offices sell plat maps.You can also order plat maps from:

Rockford Map Publishers, Inc.P. O. Box 6126Rockford IL 611251-800-321-1627

Aerial PhotographyThe Wisconsin Catalog of AerialPhotography is a comprehensivelisting of aerial photos availablefrom federal, state and localagencies. The Catalog ismaintained by the Wisconsin State

Y Aerial

Y Plat

Y Soil Survey

Y Topographic

Y Wetland Inventory

Y Zoning & LocalLand Use

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Cartographer’s Office (SCO), andcan be viewed on the SCO website:feature.geography.wisc.edu/sco/aerial_sat/wicap/aerial.htm

Aerial photos will help you create abase map or plan a timber harvest.One stereo set of photographs and aphoto index map is located in localDNR forestry offices. If you wish tosee aerial photo coverage of a parcel,you can view photographs and photoindex maps by contacting the localDNR forestry office in the countywhere the land is located. To order aset, you will need the town, rangeand section of your property. Formsare available at most DNR offices, orby calling or writing to:

Aerial MapsDNR–Bureau of ForestryBox 7921Madison WI 53707608-267-7494

Zoning and Local Land UseIf you’re planning a buildingproject or are wondering whetheryour property will one day besurrounded by subdevelopment,check with the local zoning officein your community or county seat.They’ll be able to tell you ofchanges to local plans so that youcan plan accordingly.

Wildlife and Your Land 3

Planning for the Future the Smart Way

If you care deeply about wildlife and wildplaces and are concerned about their future,you have a unique opportunity in these nextfew years to get involved in land useplanning efforts at your local level. You canhelp wildlife by making sure your communityprotects or enhances the wild places on whichwild animals depend.

What is this unique opportunity? A new lawcommonly referred to as “smart growth,”requires that all towns, villages, and cities inWisconsin make all their land use decisionsin accordance with a Comprehensive Plan.These plans must be completed by 2010.

So where do you begin? The first step you cantake is to contact your local governmentalleaders to find out who is on yourComprehensive Plan Committee. Go to yourtown board meeting or to your countycourthouse. Ask how you can get involvedwith the planning effort. Volunteer to be onthe Comprehensive Planning Committee.There may be committees at various levels(your town and your county).

Maps are an important first step in helping you developa wildlife management plan for your property.

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4 Wildlife and Your Land

The Nitty GrittySoil Testing

Most garden centers and county UW–Extension offices offer soil testing services, or youcan contact the Soil and Plant Analysis Lab directly. For a small fee, the lab tells you thepH, organic matter, phosphorus and potassium content of your sample, and includesrecommendations for lime and fertilizer applications. The lab will send you instructions onhow to take a good sample, and a small bag for you to put the sample in. Just write or callthem and they’ll send you a kit.

Soil and Plant Analysis Lab5711 Mineral Point Road

Madison WI 53705608-262-4364

Too Much of Good ThingAnimal Damage and Nuisance

Too much of a good thing can wreak havoc on your home, crops,and garden. If deer, rodents or other animals are making yourlife miserable, contact the U. S. Department of Agriculture,Animal Damage Control. In southern Wisconsin, call theWaupun office at 920-324-4514 or 1-800-433-0663; in the north,call the Rhinelander office at 715-369-5221 or 1-800-228-1368.For a small fee, you can order the following publications fromCooperative Extension Publications, 45 North Charter Street,Madison WI 53715. Call 608-262-3346 to order a free catalog or toplace a phone order. Phone orders are acceptable withMasterCard or Visa. Web site: www1.uwex.edu/ces/pubs/

Bats: Information for Wisconsin Homeowners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3096Bear Damage and Abatement in Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3300Canada Geese: Crop Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3096Controlling Deer Damage in Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3083Controlling Woodpecker Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3117Ground Squirrels: Their Ecology and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3238Meadow Mouse Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G2148Mole Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3200Protecting Gardens and Landscape Plantings from Rabbits . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G1654The Raccoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3304Skunks: How to Deal with Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3273Snakes of Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3139Tree Squirrels in Wisconsin: Benefits and Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3522Woodchucks: Their Ecology and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pub. No. G3505

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What follows is a comprehensive list ofpublic and private assistance available toprivate landowners. Don’t be shy aboutcontacting these agencies, organizationsand individuals. All are listed withpermission.

Wildlife and Your Land 5

Land ConservationDepartments (LCDs)For most people, this is the firstplace to go with managementquestions. LCDs provide conser-vation planning, cost-shareprograms, and technical assistancefor a variety of soil and waterresources. Cost-share programsvary from county to county. Thereis an LCD located in every countyseat in Wisconsin.

University ofWisconsin–ExtensionProvides soil testing, publications,workshops and field days on avariety of topics. This is also a goodplace to start seeking information.Every county seat has anextension office.

Wisconsin Department ofNatural ResourcesProvides assistance with grasslandand wetland restoration, wildlifemanagement programs for privatelands, forestry management pro-grams, waterways management,and more. There are DNR wildlifemanagers and foresters assignedto each county in Wisconsin.Contact the DNR office closest toyou for more information (seechart in this publication on page23). The more specific you can beabout your needs, the easier it willbe to find the right person.

Private ConsultantsProvide site planning andtechnical assistance fortimber harvests, wetlandand prairie restorations,and much more. Check yourlocal yellow pages or check out thelist under Native Nurseries andLandscape Consultants in thispublication. Many of the listednurseries provide planningservices. To get a list of privateforestry consultants, contact:

DNR–Bureau of ForestryBox 7921Madison WI 53707608-267-7494FAX: 608-264-6277

Conservation ClubsProvide advice, labor, andsometimes more. Do not overlookexperienced, responsible sports-men and sportswomen who belongto hundreds of conservation clubsstatewide. Clubs may already beinvolved in a wildlife habitatproject in your area, or may beinterested in doing more withprivate landowners. Contact yourlocal DNR wildlife manager formore information (see chart in thispublication on page 23).

Wildlife OrganizationsProvide assistance and/orinformation about managing aparticular habitat or animal. Avariety of wildlife organizationsare listed in this publication,starting on page 10. Some are veryactive with private landowners.Contact the organization of yourchoice for details.

Youth ClubsMany 4-H clubs have wildlifeinterest groups that may beinterested in helping you withyour project. For information on4-H clubs, call the UW–Extensionoffice located in your county seat.Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts havebadge and service requirementsthat can involve conservation andwildlife habitat developmentprojects. For information on GirlScout or Boy Scout volunteers,contact the council nearest you(see chart on next page). Be sure tocall well in advance of the time youneed a project completed if you areinterested in working with youth.

Y Land ConservationDepartments

Y University of WisconsinExtension

Y Wisconsin Departmentof Natural Resources

Y Private Consultants

Y Conservation Clubs

Y Wildlife Organizations

Y Youth Clubs

Technical Assistance and Labor

Finding the Help You Need

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6 Wildlife and Your Land

Girl Scout Councilswww.girlscouts.org

Badger Council of Girl Scouts1201 Big Hill CourtBeloit WI 53511608-362-89221-800-362-3226FAX: 608-362-4084

Birch Trails Girls ScoutCouncilP. O. Box 290Schofield WI 54476715-355-9850FAX: 715-355-0250

Black Hawk Council of GirlScouts2710 Ski LaneMadison WI 53713608-276-8500FAX: 608-276-9160

Fox River Area Girl ScoutCouncil925 West Northland AvenueAppleton WI 54914-1422920-734-4559FAX: 920-734-1304

Girl Scouts of the MilwaukeeAreaP. O. Box 14999131 South 69th StreetMilwaukee WI 53214-0999414-476-1050FAX: 414-476-5958

Girl Scouts of Racine County6240 Bankers RoadRacine WI 53403-9785262-598-0909FAX: 262-598-0898

Great Blue Heron Girl ScoutsP. O. Box 1510Waukesha WI 53187-1510262-544-8777FAX: 262-544-8770

Indian Waters Girl ScoutCouncil422 Oakwood Hills ParkwayEau Claire WI 54701715-835-5331FAX: 715-835-2768

Lac-Baie Girl Scout CouncilP. O. Box 94562430 Finger RoadGreen Bay WI 54308-9456920-469-4860FAX: 920-469-48661-800-236-4475

Manitou Girl Scout Council5212 Windward CourtSheboygan WI 53083920-565-4575FAX: 920-565-4583

Riverland Girl Scout Council2710 Quarry RoadLaCrosse WI 54601-3981608-784-3693800-78-SCOUTFAX: 608-784-3613

Woodland Girl Scout Council3910 Chestnut StreetWisconsin Rapids WI 54494715-423-6360FAX: 715-423-6362

Boy Scout Councilswww.bsa.scouting.org

Bay Lakes Boy Scout Council1650 Midway RoadBox 516Menasha WI 54952-0516920-734-5705FAX: 920-734-1991

Chippewa Valley Boy ScoutCouncil710 South Hastings WayEau Claire WI 54701715-832-6671FAX: 715-832-6711

Four Lakes Boy Scout Council34 Schroeder CourtMadison WI 53711-2525608-273-1005FAX: 608-273-8686

Gateway Area Boy ScoutCouncil2600 Quarry RoadLaCrosse WI 54601-3997608-784-4040FAX: 608-784-4047

Milwaukee County Boy ScoutCouncil330 South 84th StreetMilwaukee WI 53214-1498414-774-1776FAX: 414-774-0342

Potawatomi Area Boy ScoutCouncilN 12 W 24498 Bluemound RoadP. O. Box 528Waukesha WI 53187262-544-4881FAX: 262-544-5357

Samoset Boy Scout Council720 Grant StreetWausau WI 54401-4900715-845-2195FAX: 715-845-3828

Sinnissippi Boy Scout Council2300 East Racine StreetJanesville WI 53545608-756-4669FAX: 608-756-4676

Southeast Wisconsin Boy ScoutCouncil2319 Northwestern AvenueP. O. Box 4010Racine WI 53404-2595262-632-1655FAX: 262-632-3596

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Wildlife and Your Land 7

Cost-SharingWhat it is and how it worksMost cost-share programs are administered by the federal government via theFarm Services Agency (FSA). This agency administers federal cost-share programs suchas the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program(WHIP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

Technical assistance is offered through the Natural Resource Conservation Service(NRCS). The NRCS provides assistance with developing and completing conservationplans based on detailed soil surveys, site visits and/or wetland inventory maps. Plans caninclude land use and productivity, erosion control, wetland development or restoration andwildlife habitat. Most federal cost-share programs require a conservation plan and theprofessionals at the NRCS can help you develop one. The NRSC works hand-in-hand withFarm Services Agency and is usually located next door.

Other programs are administered by DNR, Land Conservation Departments and privateconservation organizations. Be sure to ask your DNR staffer about other options.

The amount of an individual cost-share varies by program and from year to year.Generally, 50–75 percent of your actual cost, not to exceed a maximum amount, isreimbursed by the government after you complete the project. Though cost-share programsvary, they all share these characteristics:

• All cost-share programs are voluntary. You must apply to be considered.

• Foresters, wildlife biologists, other resource professionals, or experienced members ofconservation organizations provide technical assistance to help you design andimplement cost-share practices.

• You are responsible for habitat development work; you may do the work yourself or hirea consultant. After the project is complete, you must agreeto maintain and protect the habitat work for a certainnumber of years. This agreement protects theinvestment of the cost-sharing agency orconservation organization.

• Programs rarely require that you allow publicaccess to your property as a condition of cost-sharing. Cost-sharing helps provide additionalwildlife habitat, not public access.

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$Dollars for Wildlife

If you meet eligibility requirements, thereare ways to provide habitat for wildlife andreceive significant cost savings, often in theform of cost-sharing or tax credits. Cost-sharing is the most common type of financialincentive. Cost-sharing details are outlinedon the previous page. Below you will find alist of primary cost-sharing programs, whatthey offer, and who runs them. For yourconvenience, the programs are categorized byhabitat type.

8 Wildlife and Your Land

Cost-Share Programs by Habitat Type

Non-FarmPrivateLands

Wildlife Habitat IncentivesProgram (WHIP)Provides cost-share dollars tolandowners for habitat develop-ment projects that benefit uplandwildlife, wetland wildlife, en-dangered species, fish, and otherwildlife. This comprehensive newprogram is administered by theFarm Service Agency (FSA), aU. S. Department of Agricultureagency with offices located in yourcounty seat.

Farmland

EnvironmentalQuality Incentives Program(EQIP)Provides cost-sharing for approvedpractices that enhance soil andwater quality. Includes stream-bank improvements and plantingsthat benefit wildlife. This newprogram is administered by theFarm Service Agency (FSA), aU. S. Department of Agricultureagency with offices located in yourcounty seat.

Conservation Reserve Program(CRP)Provides landowners an annualrent payment for taking highlyerodable cropland and other landout of production for at least 10years. Most land is planted withtrees, grasses, or shrubs. There areownership and cropping historyrequirements. This program isadministered by the Farm ServiceAgency (FSA), a Department ofAgriculture agency with officeslocated in your county seat.

Y Wildlife HabitatsIncentives Program

Y Environmental QualityIncentives Program

Y Conservation ReserveProgram

Y Stewardship IncentiveProgram

Y Forestry IncentivesProgram

Y Managed Forest Law

Finding the Right Program

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Forests andWoodlands

Stewardship IncentiveProgram (SIP) Provides cost-share dollars tolandowner/tenants for a variety offorestry practices includingwildlife management. Practicesinclude prescribed burning, uplandwildlife management, creatingwatering areas and wooded foodplots, and much more. Contactyour local DNR forester (see DNRoffices on page 23) or contact theBureau of Forestry. Ask aboutForestry Facts No. 56, whichexplains this program in detail.

DNR-Bureau of ForestryBox 7921Madison WI 53707608-267-7494FAX: 608-266-8576

Forestry Incentives Program(FIP)Provides cost-share dollars forapproved forestry practices onprivate lands located in majorindustrial forest counties.Practices include tree planting,thinning, firelane constructionand prescribed burning. Contactthe DNR Bureau of Forestry (seeaddress above) or the DNRforester in your county (see charton page 23).

Managed Forest Law (MFL)Provides a mechanism for reducingyour property taxes by following aprescribed forest managementplan. Plans may include practicesthat enhance wildlife habitat inaddition to timber management.Contact the DNR Bureau ofForestry (see address above) or theDNR forester in your county (seechart on page 23).

Wetlands,WaterwaysandGrasslands

United States Fish and WildlifeService (USFWS)Provides technical assistance andcost-sharing programs for wetlandrestorations. This agency isadministered by the U. S. Depart-ment of Interior. The USFWS hasfield offices in:

Green Bay .......920-465-7440Ashland...........715-682-6185Mayville ..........920-387-2658Madison ..........608-221-1206Necedah ..........608-565-2551Trempealeau...608-539-2311La Crosse ........608-783-8431

Priority Watershed ProgramProvides technical assistance andcost-share dollars for wetlandrestoration, streambank improve-ment and planting permanentcover. To be eligible, your landmust lie within a state designated“priority watershed.” Contact yourlocal DNR office (see chart on page23) or the Land ConservationDepartment, with offices in yourcounty seat, to find out if you canbenefit from this program.

Wetland Reserve ProgramProvides financial incentives forplacing wetlands into long-termeasements. This program targetsfarmed and drained wetlands withpriority given to areas most likelyto provide wetland benefits.Contact the Farm Services Agencyoffice in your county for moreinformation about this federalprogram.

Glacial Habitat RestorationArea (GHRA)Provides financial and technicalassistance to restore wetlands andgrasslands in parts of Columbia,Dodge, Fond du Lac and Winne-bago Counties. Contact the GHRAoffice for more information aboutthis Wisconsin Department ofNatural Resources program.

Glacial Habitat Restoration Area1210 North Palmatory StreetHoricon WI 53032920-485-3011

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To help you find the information you needabout a particular animal or habitat type, orsimply to indulge your wildlife passion, we’vecompiled a list of some of the most popularorganizations. Contact them. They’ll be happyto send you information on membership andhow they work to enhance wildlife.

10 Wildlife and Your Land

American Nature StudySocietyc/o Pocono Environmental

Education CenterRR 2, Box 1010Dinghams Ferry PA 18328570-828-9692

If you are looking for a moreorganized way to learn about theworld around you, the AmericanNature Study Society may be foryou. Established in 1908, thismembership organization isdedicated to environmentaleducation through workshops,meetings and field excursions.Contact them to find out more.

National Wildlife Federation(NWF)

Wisconsin Chapter242 Koeller AvenueOshkosh WI 549011-800-897-4161www.execpc.com/~wiwf

Headquarters1400 Sixteenth Street, N.W.Washington DC 20036-22661-800-822-9919 (customer service)www.nwf.org

This national nonprofit organizationstrives to preserve all wildlife. TheNWF is probably best known for itsthree popular publications, NationalWildlife, Ranger Rick, and Your BigBack Yard. The Wisconsin chapter ofthe National Wildlife Federationworks with the WisconsinDepartment of Natural Resources toenhance wildlife habitat and naturalresources for the benefit of futuregenerations. Youth education is akey component of the organization.

Birds

Bluebird RestorationAssociation of Wisconsin, Inc.(BRAW)Route 1, Box 137Akron AvenuePlainfield WI 54966www.braw.org

BRAW’s purpose is to monitor andincrease the production of theeastern bluebird and other nativecavity-nesting birds through acoordinated statewide nestbox andmonitoring program. BRAWcoordinates its bluebird recoveryprogram through a network ofvolunteer county coordinators,workshops and meetings, and itsofficial Wisconsin Bluebirdnewsletter.

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU)

Regional OfficeW8840 East Jason DriveBeaver Dam WI 53916920-887-8972www.ducks.org

Ducks Unlimited is responsible forthe restoration and protection ofmillions of acres of wetlands inNorth America. DU is amembership organization withchapters located throughoutWisconsin. For the chapter nearestyou, contact the regional office.

Y Birds

Y Reptiles andAmphibians

Y Invertebrates

Y Mammals

Y Habitat

Organizations that Help Wildlife

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International Crane Foundation(ICF)E-11376 Shady Lane RoadBaraboo WI 53913608-356-9462www.savingcranes.org/

See the most complete collection ofcranes in the world. Walk nearlythree miles of trails throughtallgrass prairie, wetlands and oaksavannah restorations, or visit theeducation center, theater, and giftshop. All are open from the be-ginning of May to the end of Oct-ober. In Baraboo and around theworld, ICF concentrates on its fivemajor program areas: education,research, habitat restoration andpreservation, captive breeding, andreintroduction. They also sponsorthe annual sandhill crane counteach April.

LoonWatchSigurd Olson Environmental

InstituteNorthland CollegeAshland WI 54806715-682-1223www.northland.edu/soei/

LoonWatch works to ensure thatpeople and loons can coexist on thesame lakes. They train LoonRangers who protect and monitorloons on lakes; provide educationalloon programs to school childrenand adults in the Upper Midwest;and conduct citizen-led loonsurveys in Minnesota andWisconsin.

National Audubon Society

Madison Office222 South Hamilton Street,

Suite 1Madison WI 53703608-255-2473 (BIRD)www.madisonaudubon.org

Milwaukee Office12248 North Farmdale 99WMequon WI 53092414-238-9930

The mission of the NationalAudubon Society is to conserve andrestore natural ecosytems, focusingon birds, other wildlife, and their

habitats for the benefit of humanityand the earth’s biological diversity.Contact the Madison office for theirbrochure entitled, How to AttractBirds to Your Yard. They also canprovides the names, addresses andphone numbers of the 15 WisconsinAudubon Chapters statewide. Allchapters can assist members in thedevelopment of bird and wildlifeidentification skills, important forplanning a wildlife landscape onprivate lands.

National Wild TurkeyFederation

Wisconsin ChapterRt. 1, Box 108Westby WI 54667608-634-3886www.nwtf.com

MuseumWild Turkey CenterP. O. Box 530Edgefield SC 29824-0530801-637-3106800-THE-NWTF

Join this nationwide nonprofitorganization and you’ll helpensure the future of wild turkeysin Wisconsin and across thecountry. The Federation provideshabitat conservation, educationalworkshops for private landowners,research, publications, and huntereducation programs.

Pheasants ForeverW9947 Ghost Hill RoadBeaver Dam WI 53916920-927-3579www.pheasantsforever.org

Pheasants forever is a nonprofitconservation organizationdedicated to the protection andenhancement of pheasant andother wildlife populations in NorthAmerica. This organization isinvolved with habitat improve-ment, public awareness andeducation, and land managementthat benefit farmers and wildlifealike. They publish several pamph-lets for landowners on how tomanage land for pheasants. Theyalso conduct habitat restorationprojects, including seed distribution

to landowners for food plot develop-ment. In addition, they educate thepublic and the legislature about theimportance of maintainingpheasants and pheasant habitat.

Ruffed Grouse SocietyP.O. Box 2Rice Lake WI 54868715-234-8302

The Ruffed Grouse Society is anational, nonprofit membershiporganization that offers workshops,on-site consultations, publications,education, and landownerassistance. Its mission is toincrease numbers of ruffed grouse,American woodcock and otherforest wildlife through state-of-the-art habitat management techniquesand habitat improvement projects.

Wings Over WisconsinP. O. Box 202Mayville WI 53050920-387-5198

This organization promoteswildlife habitat and wildliferestoration. Contact their office fora copy of their newsletter, abrochure entitled Managing YourLand for Ring-Necked Pheasants,and membership materials.

Wisconsin Society forOrnithologyW330 N8275 West Shore DriveHartland WI 53029-9732262-966-1072www.uwgb.edu/birds/wso

Founded in 1939 “To encourage thestudy of Wisconsin Birds,” thisnonprofit organization hasexpanded its mission to include birdhabitat preservation andmanagement research, and to alertmembers and the public tosituations and practices thatthreaten Wisconsin’s birdpopulations. Call the birding hotlineat 414-352-3857 for a recordedmessage of rare bird sightings andsuggested prime birding spots.Wisconsin breeding bird atlas forbreeding population information isat: www.uwgb.edu/birds/wbba

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Wisconsin WaterfowlAssociation, Inc. (WWA)131 West BroadwayP. O. Box 792Waukesha WI 53187-0792,262-524-84601-800-524-8460 (WI only)FAX: 262-524-8807www.wisducks.org

WWA is a nonprofit, membershiporganization dedicated to theimprovement of Wisconsin’swaterfowl and wetland resources.WWA assists landowners withwetland restorations and providescost-sharing dollars for approvedhabitat restoration projects. Theyalso provide plans for nest-boxesand seeds for wildlife food plots.Contact them for completeinformation.

Reptiles andAmphibiansWisconsin Herpetology SocietyMilwaukee Public Museum800 West Wells St.Milwaukee WI 53233414-278-2766FAX: 414-278-6100www.mpm.edu/collect/vertzo/herp/atlas/welcom.html

Looking for answers aboutWisconsin’s frogs, toads, turtles,salamanders and snakes? TheWisconsin Herpetology Society canhelp you get the facts about thisoften misunderstood group ofanimals.

Invertebrates

The Xerces Society4828 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland OR 97215503-232-6639www.xerces.org

The Xerces Society is interested inthe conservation of all inverte-brates (creatures with no backbone

like butterflies and other insects).Members of the Xerces are eligibleto order the following at adiscount:

Wings: Essays on InvertebrateConservation

Butterfly Gardening: CreatingSummer Magic in YourGarden

Common Names of NorthAmerican Butterflies.

Nonmembers can order backissues of Wings and purchase theother two publications inbookstores.

Mammals

Bat Conservation International(BCI)P. O. Box 162603Austin TX 78716512-327-9721www.batcon.org

BCI’s purpose is to document andpublicize the values and conser-vation needs of bats, to promotebat conservation projects, and toassist with management initia-tives worldwide. Call them andthey’ll send you membershipmaterials plus a catalog full ofneat stuff like bat guano, books onhow to build bat houses, batdetectors and bat jewelry that youcan buy.

Timber Wolf Alliance™ (TWA)Sigurd Olson Environmental

InstituteNorthland CollegeAshland WI 54806715-682-1490www.northland.edu/soei

The mission of TWA is to promotepublic awareness of timber wolvesand assist in achieving a sustain-able population of wolves in theGreat Lakes region through publiceducation. The Alliance offers wolfworkshops, an Adopt-a-Wolf-Pack©program, educational resources,and more. Contact them for moreinformation.

Timber Wolf InformationNetwork™ (TWIN)East 110 Emmons Creek Rd.Waupaca WI 54981715-258-7247www.timberwolfinformation.org

TWIN’s mission is to increasepublic awareness and acceptanceof the wolf in its natural habitatand its ecological role in theenvironment. Contact them forinformation about membership,school and adult programs,educational resources, and theirAdopt-a-Wolf Pack© program.

Whitetails Unlimited, Inc.P. O. Box 7201715 Rhode Island St.Sturgeon Bay WI 54235920-743-6777 or 800-274-5471FAX: 920-743-4658www.whitetailsunlimited.org

This national nonprofitorganization raises funds foreducational programs; habitatconservation; and preservation ofthe hunting tradition for the directbenefit of white-tailed deer andother wildlife. A national magazineand other publications (sometargeted specifically for privatelandowners) are benefits ofmemberships.

Habitat

NationalGardening Association (NGA)1100 Dorset StreetSouth Burlington VT 05403802-863-5251FAX: 802-864-6889www.garden.org

The NGA is the largest non-profitgardening organization in thecountry. Their mission is simply tohelp gardeners succeed. They dothis through their NationalGardening magazine, education,and outreach projects that reacharound the globe. The magazinehas featured articles on butterflygardening and backyard wildlife.

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Lady Bird Johnson WildflowerCenter4801 La Crosse AvenueAustin TX 78739512-292-4200FAX: 512-292-4627www.wildflower.org

Provides FactPacks whichincludes an extensiverecommended species list for theMidwest and wildlife gardeninghandouts. They also have factsheets on how to propagate avariety of species. Call and ask foran order form. Members receivediscounts.

The Nature Conservancy(TNC)Wisconsin Chapter633 West Main StreetMadison WI 53703608-251-8140www.nature.org/wisconsin

Memberships and donations toTNC are used to purchase andmanage outstanding examples ofWisconsin’s native plantcommunities and the wildlife thatinhabit them. They do not providedirect services to landowners.

Wild Ones—NaturalLandscapers, Ltd.P. O. Box 23576Milwaukee WI 53223-0576www.for-wild.org

Central Wisconsin Chapter715-384-8751

Door County Chapter262-966-2021

Fox Valley Area Chapter920-233-4853/920-730-3986

Green Bay Chapter920-336-4992

Madison Chapter608-274-6539

Menomonee River Area Chapter262-251-7175/262-251-2185

Milwaukee North Chapter414-299-9888

Milwaukee Southwest-Wehr Chapter414-299-9888

Root River Area Chapter414-382-6415

Wild Ones is a nonprofitorganization that can help youdevelop backyard landscapingplans that use native species oftrees, shrubs, wildflowers andprairie grasses. See web site forcontact names and meetinginformation.

Wisconsin Prairie EnthusiastsP. O. Box 112Boscobel WI 54805608-375-5271www.ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org

A nonprofit membershiporganization of persons interestedin identifying, protecting andmanaging native prairies. Theysell a variety of prairie seeds andcan collect specific species ifcontacted ahead of time. They canalso provide consultation andmanagement services, includingprescribed burning. Members maybecome active in a wide range ofprairie surveys, management,restoration and education projects.

Wisconsin WetlandsAssociation222 South Hamilton Street,

Suite 1Madison WI 53703608-250-9971www.wisc.wetlands.org

This nonprofit, membershiporganization is devoted to theprotection and preservation ofWisconsin’s wetland resources. Itdoes this in part through itsnewsletter, wetland educationprograms and services, monthlymeetings and by coordinating anetwork of volunteers who monitorwetlands. They do not providedirect services to landowners.

Wisconsin Woodland OwnersAssociationP. O. Box 285Stevens Point WI 54481715-346-4798FAX: 715-346-3624www.wisconsinwoodlands.org

This nonprofit membershiporganization strives to advance theinterests of woodland owners andthe cause of forestry; developpublic appreciation for the value ofwoodlands; foster and encouragewise use and management ofWisconsin’s woodlands for timberproduction, wildlife habitat andrecreation; and to educate thoseinterested in managing Wiscon-sin’s woodlands.

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Native Nurseries andLandscape ConsultantsChoosing the right plants is a lot of fun. Thefollowing list should help you find the seedor plant source that carries the product youneed. As always, choose a seed and plantsource that is near your property. This willincrease your chances of success. PuttingPen to Paper in this Wildlife and YourLand Series discusses the benefits of plant-ing trees and grasses native to your area. Anumber of nurseries also providelandscaping and consultation services.

Know What You’re Buying

Most of the nurseries in the following chartsell trees, shrubs and seeds that are nativeto Wisconsin. Native species provide the bestpossible habitat for wildlife, survive the bestin Wisconsin’s climate and enhance theenvironment (see map of Wisconsinecoregions, page 15). If you choose a non-native species, make sure it can withstandWisconsin’s severe winter weather and willnot invade native habitats. Know whatyou’re buying.

Also, some plants are “nursery-propagated” whileothers are collected from the wild.This list tellsyou if plants are wild-collected, if known. If anursery cannot tell you the source of their plants,they may have been collected from the wild.Collecting non-threatened and non-endangeredplants from the wild is a legal practice on privatelands, but some people question whether this isthe best way to acquire plants. If you wantnursery-propagated plants or seed obtained fromlocal sources, don’t assume anything.Ask the

grower. Keep in mind that seeds and plantspropagated near your planting site will be bestadapted to your climate and soil conditions.

When purchasing seed of native species, it isimportant to buy seed on a Pure Live Seed(PLS) weight basis. This assures that thebuyer receives the specified amount of viableseed purchased regardless of the quality ofthe seed lot shipped. The % PLS for anindividual seed lot is calculated bymultiplying the germination percent by thepurity percent. The % PLS for a seed lot isused to calculate the quantity of bulk seedequivalent to the quantity of seed orderedbased on 100% PLS.

Finding the Right Thing to Plant

Y Native vs. non-native

Y Wild vs. propagated

Y Seeds vs. plants

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Example:If a seed lot germinated 80% and has a purityof 90%, then the amount of bulk seedequivalent required to fill a 10 lb. order basedon 100% PLS would be calculated as follows:

10 lbs. (PLS) /(0.80 ✕ 0.90) = 13.88 lbs. (bulkseed)

When buying seed on a PLS basis, thequantity of seed received will always begreater than the quantity of viable seedordered.

There are three levels of native species seedsold in the marketplace:

1 • Source Identified Certified SeedThis is cleaned seed which has been verifiedfor origin and quality by a third party.

In Wisconsin, the origin (native and nurseryproduction sites) and the germination andpurity of “source identified” seed lots meetpublished Wisconsin Seed Certificationstandards. The seed fields have been

inspected and the cleaned seed lots tested bythe Wisconsin Crop Improvement Association(WCIA), the state-designated official seedcertifying agency for Wisconsin.

Seed is labeled with an official yellow WCIA“Source Identified” Certified seed tag.Species, germination, purity and origin arelisted on the Certified seed tag.

2 • Uncertified Cleaned and Tested SeedSeed which is not third party verified but hasbeen cleaned and tested for germination andpurity in a seed laboratory. Seed is labeled forspecies, germination, purity and origin on theseller’s tag or document.

3 • Untested Seed (Cleaned or Uncleaned)Seed which is not third-party verified andwhich was not tested for quality in a seedlaboratory. Seed is labeled for origin andspecies on the seller’s tag or document.

Wisconsin Ecoregions

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Note: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources does not endorse any ofthe vendors listed. Call 608-267-5066 for revisions and additions to the list,or send to:

Native Plant ListDNR–Bureau of Endangered ResourcesP. O. Box 7921Madison WI 53707

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Stock Available

Nursery

Seeds Plants Prairie Wetland ConsultationLandscapeInstallationWoodland

Habitat Types Other Services

Agrecol/Wild Attractions2918 Agriculture DriveMadison WI 53718608-226-2544

www.agrecol.comMinimum 1 oz seed order.

Aquatic Resources andGlacial Pond FarmsN4546 Butternut LaneBirnamwood WI 715-449-2182

Also does design and restorationof native habitats of any size.Callahead and tell them what you need.

Bluestem FarmS5920 Lehman RoadBaraboo WI 53913608-356-0179

Mail order of prairie seed. Custompropagation of difficult species,including orchids.

Bobolink Farm18284 Doyle RoadBlue River WI 53518608-537-2366

[email protected]

Booming Native PlantsCommon Place Farm2323 County Road 6Barnum MN 53707218-389-3220

Branch River Trout Hatchery8150 River RoadGreenleaf WI 54126920-864-7761866-687-9463

www.branchriverfarms.com

Cascade Forest Nursery21995 Fillmore RoadCascade IA 52033563-852-30421-800-596-9437

www.cascadeforestry.com

Cedar Creek Seed Farm26619 Washington AvenueWaterford WI 531851-888-313-6807

Deltor Tree FarmBox 6 County PPlainfield WI 54966715-335-4444

Earthskin Nursery9331 NCR 3800EMason City IL 62664(no phone)

Evergreen Nursery Co., Inc.5027 County TTSturgeon Bay WI 54235414-743-4464

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Stock Available

Nursery

Seeds Plants Prairie Wetland ConsultationLandscapeInstallationWoodland

Habitat Types Other Services

Feder's Prairie Seed Company12871 380th AvenueBlue Earth MN 56013507-526-3049

Gordon Farms Seed Company1421A County Road 29900NRantoul IL 61886(no phone)

Great Lakes Nursery Co.1002 Hamilton StreetWausau WI 54403715-845-77521-888-733-3569

www.greatlakesnursery.comGrows select native seedlings and transplants ofnorthern trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.

Hauser’s Superior View FarmRoute 1, Box 199Bayfield WI 54814715-779-5404

Large selection of northern grown perennials andbiennials, a few of which are native to Wisconsin.Minimum order of $25.00.

Ion Exchange1878 Old Mission DriveHarpers Ferry IA 52146319-535-7231FAX: 319-535-7362

www.ionexchange.comSpecializes in prairie, wetland and savannaseed and plants native to the driftless areaof Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa.

Itasca Greenhouse, Inc.Old State Highway 6P. O. Box 273Cohasset MN 557211-800-538-8733

www.itascagreenhouse.com

J&J TransplantAquatic NurseryW 4980 County Road WWild Rose WI 549841-800-622-5055715-256-0059

Specializes in wild-collected aquatic plants andsome woodland species. Some seed available.Custom order and brochure available.

Johnson’s NurseryW180 N6275 Marcy RoadMenomonee Falls WI 53051414-252-4988

www.johnsonnursery.comGrowers of a wide selection of balled andburlapped landscape plants. Among thisdiverse selection includes many nativetrees, shrubs and vines.

Kettle Moraine Natural LandscapingW996 Birchwood DriveCampbellsport WI 53010920-533-8939

Seed and consulting for prairie restoration.

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Stock Available

Nursery

Seeds Plants Prairie Wetland ConsultationLandscapeInstallationWoodland

Habitat Types Other Services

Midwest PrairiesN1020 Vinniehaha RoadFort Atkinson WI 53538

Seeds, plants, prairie consulting, and landscape.

Murn Environmental, Inc.2707 East Philbower RoadBeloit WI 53511608-362-6449

www.murn.comCarries seed for wetland, woodland, and forestspecies. Also restoration, design, planting,management and research.

Oak Prairie FarmW4642 Highway 33Pardeeville WI 53954608-429-38821-800-429-3882

[email protected]

Pecasugar Nursery13002 Harrison RoadP. O. Box 22Shirland IL 61079815-629-2165

www.pecasugar.com

Prairie Enthusiasts4192 Sleepy Hollow TrailBoscobel WI 53805

www.prairie.pressenter.com

Prairie Hill Wildflowers8955 Lemond RoadEllendale MN 56026507-451-7791

Prairie Moon NurseryRoute 3, Box 1633Winona MN 55987507-452-1362

www.prairiemoonnursery.comSeed and plants of over 200 native prairie, wetlandand woodland plants derived from western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota and northern Illinois.

Prairie Restorations, Inc.P. O. Box 327Princeton MN 553711-800-837-5986612-389-4342 (office)612-389-5733 (nursery)

www.prairieresto.comSpecializes in restoration and maintenance ofprairies. Prairie plants sold by mail order or at their nursery northwest of Minneapolis.

Prairie Ridge NurseryRR 2 9738 Overland RoadMt. Horeb WI 53572-2832608-437-5245

www.prairieridgenursery.comPrairie, wetland and woodland seeds and plants.Also consulting, planning, plantingand management services.

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Stock Available

Nursery

Seeds Plants Prairie Wetland ConsultationLandscapeInstallationWoodland

Habitat Types Other Services

R-8 Landscape1337 South 114th StreetWest Allis WI 53214-2235414-771-3392

Design, consultation, planting andmanagement of natural landscapes.

Reeseville Ridge Nursery512 South Main StreetReeseville WI 53579920-927-3291

Deals mainly with native trees and shrubs.Specializes in custom propagation of woody plants.

Retzer Nature CenterW284 S1530 Road DTWaukesha WI 53188262-896-8007

Supplies native prairie, woodland and wetland plants and seeds for sites within 50 miles of the WaukeshaCounty line. Specializes in prairie mixes. Providestechnical assistance on restoration projects.

Rohde’s NurseryN8098 Duck Creek AvenueNeshkoro WI 54960414-293-4373

Woodland, wetland and prairie plants.Complete design service along with theability to install and/or build any size project,as well as help with consultation and restoration.

S & S WildflowersW4401 State Road 33Pardeeville WI 53954

Seeds and plants of prairie, wetland, and woodlandspecies.

Savanna Springs NurseryW4634 Richland RoadMonroe WI 53566608-328-2300

www.savannasprings.com

Shady Acres Perennial Nursery, Inc.5725 South Martin RoadNew Berlin WI 53146262-679-1610

Retails some native plants (including aquatics), herbs,perennials, vines and provides garden design service.

Shooting Star Native SeedHighway 14 West and County Road 33P. O. Box 648Spring Grove MN 55974507-498-3944

www.shootingstarnativeseed.com

Steve KauferN3615 County Road CEllsworth WI 54011

Supplies prairie seeds and plants as well as consultation.

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Stock Available

Nursery

Seeds Plants Prairie Wetland ConsultationLandscapeInstallationWoodland

Habitat Types Other Services

Tallgrass Nursery2705 11th AvenueMonroe, WI 53566

Supplies prairie and wetland seeds

The Natural Garden28 W443 Highway 64St. Charles, IL 60715708-584-0150

Native and non-native wetland, prairie and woodlandplants plus landscape design and construction.

Wehr Nature Center9107 West College AvenueFranklin WI 53132414-425-8550

Provides persons in southeastern Wisconsin with prairieseeds and instructions for small scale prairie gardening.

Wildlife HabitatRoute 3, P. O. Box 178Owatonnaia, MN 55060

Supplies prairie seeds

Wildflowers from Nature’s WayDorothy BaringerRR 1 Box 62Woodburn IA 50275515-342-6246

Specializes in prairie wildflower and grassseed mixes all from Iowa source plants.Also some woodland wildflowers.

Wood’s Edge532 Stanek RoadMuscoda WI 53573608-739-3527

Woodland wildflowers grown from seed fromnortheastern Grant County. Prefer to sell plantsor bare root stock. Limited selection.

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Stock Available

Nursery

Seeds Plants Prairie Wetland ConsultationLandscapeInstallationWoodland

Habitat Types Other Services

Griffith Nursery711 Nepco Lake Rd.Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494715-424-3700

Hayward NurseryRt. 8, P. O. Box 8213Hayward WI 54843715-634-2717

Wilson Nursery5350 Hwy. 133EBoscobel WI 53805608-375-4123

Bulk quantities of common trees and wildlife shrubs are available at reasonable costs.Orders filled on a first-come, first-served basis with new order forms available in Octobereach year. Hurry, supplies go fast. For an order form, contact the nursery directly or theDNR–Bureau of Forestry, P. O. Box 7921, Madison WI 53707, 608-267-7494

DNR Nurseries

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Offices and Phone Numbers

The DNR has many offices and customer service centers across the state. Typically there is a wildlife managerand forester assigned to each of the offices listed below. In the few instances where this isn’t true, you will begiven the name and number of the proper person. The best times to ask management questions is in the winter.During Wisconsin’s precious few warm months, field personnel can be difficult to reach.

Ashland2501 Golf Course RoadAshland WI 54806715-685-2900

Barron1241 2nd AvenueBox 397Cumberland WI 54829715-822-3590

Brown1125 N. Military AvenueBox 104488Green Bay WI 54307920-492-5800 Ext 4

Columbia W7303 County Highway CSPoynette WI 53944608-635-8110

Dane3911 Fish Hatchery RoadFitchburg WI 53711608-275-3266

DodgeN7725 Highway 28Horicon WI 53032920-387-7860

Door110 S. Neenah AvenueSturgeon Bay WI 54235,608-746-2860

Douglas6250 S. Ranger RoadBrule WI 54820715-392-7988

Douglas1705 Tower AvenueSuperior WI 54880715-392-7988

Eau Claire1300 W. Clairemont AvenueBox 4001Eau Claire WI 54702715-839-3700

Fond du Lac(Kettle Moraine State Forest: North)N1765 Highway GCambellsport WI 54702715-626-2116

Iowa1500 North Johns StreetDodgeville WI 53533608-935-3368

Jackson910 Highway 54 EBlack River Falls WI 54615715-284-1400

LaCrosse3550 Mormon Coulee RoadRoom 104LaCrosse WI 54601608-785-9000

Langlade1635 Neva RoadBox 310Antigo WI 54409715-627-4317

Marathon5301 Rib Mountain RoadWausau WI 54401715-359-4522

Marinette101 N Ogden RoadBox 208Peshtigo WI 54157715-582-5000

Milwaukee2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.Box 12436Milwaukee WI 53212414-263-8500

Oneida107 Sutliff AvenueRhinelander WI 54501 715-365-8900

Oneida8770 Highway JWoodruff WI 54568715-356-5211

Price875 S. 4th AvenueBox 220Park Falls WI 54552715-762-3204

Racine9531 Rayne RoadSuite 4Sturtevant WI 53177262-884-2300

Rock2514 Morse StreetJanesville WI 53545608-743-4800

RuskN4103 Highway 27Ladysmith WI 54848715-532-3911

St. Croix990 HillcrestSuite 104Baldwin WI 54002715-684-2914

Sawyer10220 N. Highway 27Box 2003Hayward WI 54843715-634-2688

SheboyganW5750 Woodchuck LaneBox 408Plymouth WI 53073920-892-8756

WashingtonPike Lake State Park3544 Kettle Moraine RoadHartford WI 53027920-892-8756

Waukesha(Kettle Moraine State Forest: South)S91 W39091 Highway 59Box 70Eagle WI 53119262-594-6200

Waukesha407 Pilot CourtWaukesha WI 53188262-574-2100

Wood473 Griffith StreetWisconsin Rapids WI 54494715-421-7800

Winnebago625 E. County Road YSuite 700Oshkosh WI 54901920-424-3050

Waushara427 W. Tower DriveSuite 100Wautoma WI 54982920-787-4686

Washburn810 W. Maple StreetSpooner WI 54801715-635-2101

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Wildlife and Your Land Staff: Mary Kay Salwey, Project Director;Jolene Kuehn, Diane Schwartz, Mark Martin and Matt Lechmaier,Project Assistants. Graphics and layout, Kandis Elliot. Funding forthis project was provided in part through the Federal Aid in WildlifeRestoration Act. Published by the Bureau of Wildlife Management,Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, MadisonWI 53707.

Federal Aid Projectfunded by your purchase of

hunting equipmentPUBL-WM-219-2002

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equalopportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functionsunder an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions,please write to Equal Opportunity Office, Department of Interior,Washington, D.C. 20240.

This publication can be made available in alternative formats(large print, Braille, audio tape, etc) upon request. Please call(608)266-8204 for more information.