MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall for the first time since 2018.
State biologists noticed a steady decline in grouse population numbers beginning in the 1990s. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, federal agency staff and interested conservation groups have spent the last several years increasing habitat restoration work on both public and private land. That’s led to renewed growth in the sharp-tailed grouse population.
An application period is open until August 1st for entry into a limited-drawing lottery. More info can be found on the DNR’s website.