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MADISON -- September 30 marks the end of the Operation Deer Watch survey. While the survey period is over, wildlife watchers still have until Oct. 15 to report their deer observations. Observations can be reported by going to the Operation Deer Watch page of the Department of Natural Resources website.
People without access to a computer and the web, can send tally sheets to: Wildlife Surveys, Attn: Brian Dhuey, 2801 Progress Road, Madison, WI 53716
Data from the survey will be combined with similar data collected from DNR personnel. These data, along with harvest and age information, will be used in estimating deer densities in most of the state’s deer management units at the end of the hunting season.
Observations have come in from 96 of 139 deer management units in the state. DMU 35 has the greatest number of observations (57), followed by DMU 60M with 35 observations.
To date, observers have reported 370 bucks, 295 unknowns, 855 does without fawns, 327 fawns without does, 391 does with one fawn, 314 does with two fawns, and 62 does with three fawns. Preliminary data shows the statewide fawn-to-doe ratio at 0.94.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Dhuey (608) 221-6342 or Jes Rees (608) 221-6360.
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