Wisconsin’s Operation Deer Watch 2012
OutdoorHub 07.31.12
In our ongoing effort to involve the public in deer management and to effectively monitor and evaluate Wisconsin’s deer herd, the Department of Natural Resources is continuing its citizen-science survey, Operation Deer Watch. This unique collaboration of data from Operation Deer Watch along with DNR observations will provide insight on the reproductive status of Wisconsin’s deer herd. The number of does, bucks, and fawns seen are indicators of annual deer herd production.
This extra monitoring by the citizens of Wisconsin has the potential to provide thousands of observations. This is your opportunity to be the daily eyes and ears for the deer herd in your area, to become personally involved and committed to the success of Wisconsin’s deer herd, should not be missed.
Participating in the survey is simple. Beginning August 1st record all bucks, does, and fawns seen during your day. Keep track of your observations on our tally sheet and then enter them online through September 30th. For more information, videos, and results of previous years, go to the DNR webpage and keyword search ‘Deer Watch’.
Questions about Operation Deer Watch can be referred to Brian Dhuey at (608) 221-6342 or Jes Rees at (608) 221-6360.
