Summary

Description

The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is entirely contained within Wisconsin Deer Management Unit 56, except for a few small parcels in Unit 53 east of State Highway 80. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources WIDNR predicts a generally expanded deer population statewide due to several mild winters and abundant quality habitat. In an effort to control this expanding deer population, the Wisconsin DNR has proposed an expanded deer season for the Fall 2000 Hunting Season in 97 ofthe 129 Deer Management Units. This includes both Units 53 and 56. This Hunting Plan Amendment will examine each of these proposals and their implications for the Refuge in terms of harvest, hunter safety, disturbance to other nontarget species, impacts to other recreational users and whether participation is desired.