Wisconsin’s Apply Online Deer Management Assistance Program · Wildlife and forestry professionals assist landowners with habitat and deer management practices that consider the

Wisconsin’sDeer Management Assistance ProgramA partnership for healthy deer

and healthy habitat

What is the Deer Management Assistance Program?Deer, wildlife and habitat management to fulfill your goals.

The Wisconsin Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) is a cooperative effort between the Department of Natural Resources and landowners interested in managing their property for wildlife. Wildlife and forestry professionals assist landowners with habitat and deer management practices that consider the landowner’s goals for their property, as well as the ecological and social impacts white-tailed deer have on the landscape. This one-on-one relationship, stressing communication and cooperation, makes DMAP a flexible and effective deer management program for private and public lands alike.

Your DMAP Contacts

Apply Online

dnr.wi.govkeyword “DMAP”

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to Chief, Public Civil Rights, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C. Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. This publication is available in alternative format (large print, Braille, etc.) upon request. Please call 608-266-8204 for more information. Note: If you need technical assistance or more information, call the Accessibility Coordinator at 608-267-7490 / TTY Access via relay – 711.

Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources101 S. Webster St.

Madison, WI 53703PUB-WM-557-2018

Bob NackDMAP Coordinator

Wisconsin [email protected]

608-264-6137

Assistant Big Game EcologistWisconsin DNR

[email protected]

It’s easy to apply for DMAP through the online application!• Go to the DMAP web page at dnr.wi.gov,

keyword “DMAP,” and click “apply now.”• Follow the instructions to create a WAMS

account.• After your WAMS account is activated,

return to the DMAP web page and click “sign in.” This will allow you to set up your MyDMAP page, enter your property information and submit your application to enroll.

• Upon applying, you will be able to immediately access informational resources in your MyDMAP account.

DMAP Program Offerings Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Enrollment Fee None $75 $150

Minimum acreage requirement 0 160 640DMAP educational resources

Technical assistance from a local biologist and forester

Annual DMAP reports

DMAP workshops and training opportunities

Citizen science opportunities

Information on funding resources for habitat projects

On-site visit with a professional forester and biologist

Customized property management plan

Annual deer harvest reports

Reduced-price antlerless tags*

Priority enrollment in Snapshot Wisconsin *When recommended by a DNR biologist

DMAP BenefitsCooperators enrolling in DMAP levels 1 - 3 start receiving benefits from day 1. The benefits for each level of enrollment are listed in the table below.

Photo: Linda Freshwaters Arndt

Citizen Science OpportunitiesLearn more about the wildlife on your land through your own data collection! DMAP provides the tools you need to collect biological and observational data, helping you build your own long-term data set.

DMAP Workshops

Spring and summer DMAP workshops are offered annually at no charge to cooperators at all levels of DMAP. Workshops are typically one-day and center on deer biology or wildlife habitat, emphasizing actions that landowners can take to get involved. With a variety of topics and hands-on activities offered every year, both new and veteran DMAP cooperators will learn more about deer and habitat management while networking with other landowners. Cooperators can also compare notes during property tours of DMAP-enrolled lands during summer workshops.

Group CooperativesGroup cooperatives offer landowners the opportunity to network with their neighbors to support habitat and deer herd management over much larger areas through DMAP. Properties that are within half a mile of one another may be enrolled under the same DMAP profile, allowing cooperators to share resources and potentially enroll at a higher level of DMAP than they would be able to individually. If you are interested in joining or forming a group cooperative, you are encouraged to reach out to your neighbors and apply with them through MyDMAP, or contact your local DNR biologist, who may be able to put you in touch with nearby DMAP landowners.

DMAP on Public LandsAny federal, state, county, or municipal land open to the public for deer hunting may enroll in DMAP at no cost, or may join as part of a group cooperative with neighboring private lands. Benefits of enrolling public property in DMAP include:

- Addressing deer management concerns to reach habitat objectives

- Promoting wildlife habitat projects on public properties

- Providing deer hunting opportunities

To apply, the agency or municipality with property management authority should complete the online DMAP application and designate an individual as the authorized representative for the enrolled property.

“DMAP has provided 365 days of herd management knowledge. Our feeling has been to be proactive not reactive, and DMAP through its resources and workshops has been very helpful in gaining knowledge with Department staff, to install practices in improving herd health and habitat improvement for all wildlife.”

- DMAP cooperator, Winnebago County

Hunter ObservationsObservations of wildlife can provide information on year-round wildlife distribution and response to habitat on your property.

Harvest Data CollectionHarvest location, sex, weight, age, lactation status and antler measurements can reveal the health of deer using your land.

Jaw CollectionJaws are used to age deer and contribute to statewide population monitoring and related deer management decisions.

Tissue SamplingSubmitting a tissue sample to test for chronic wasting disease helps screen for infected venison and aids in state CWD monitoring efforts.