Wildlife

A drawdown of Marsh Lake in the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area is planned for spring and summer 2026 to improve fish and wildlife habitat. Water levels will be lowered from 938 feet to 936 feet, with area wildlife manager Walt Gessler noting that a previous 2019-2020 drawdown successfully increased emergent vegetation and improved water quality.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on its Beaver Management Plan revision through January 31, 2026. Comments can be submitted online, via email to DNR furbearer specialist Shawn Rossler, or at three public listening sessions scheduled for January 14, 21, and 28.

The Gulf Great White Shark Society is asking for help from the public, offshore workers, anglers, divers, and mariners to document great white shark sightings in the Gulf—past or present.