Dept. of Natural Resources: Become a community scientist by surveying game birds this July and August

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Wisconsinites can become community scientists by participating in the Game Bird Survey, open today, July 1, through Aug. 31, 2026. Data from these surveys are used by DNR scientists to track population productivity of game birds (i.e. wild turkeys, ruffed grouse and pheasants). "Wherever you are out ...