Roger's Outdoor Notes

OPERATION DEER WATCH: Report deer sightings to the WDNR. Wisconsin’s residents can help with deer herd management by participating in this year’s Operation Deer Watch, an annual citizen-science survey that collects information on deer. Data from this survey provides insight to the reproductive status of Wis deer herd for 2016 and helps shape deer management for the state. To get involved record all bucks, does and fawns seen during the day from August 1st to Sept. 30th. Daily observations can be tracked using an online tally sheet available at: dnr.wi.gov, keyword “deer  watch”.  What a great thing to do with your children and friends. The DNR encourages anyone interested in deer, from hunters and trappers to outdoor enthusiasts to take part. Data from the survey is additionally used by the county Deer Advisory Councils (CDAC) when developing deer season framework, harvest quotas and permit level recommendations.