Endangered Resources Forms

The forms below are either online forms or available as a PDF. All PDF files open in a new browser window.

Application and Permit for Collection and Research in Wisconsin State Natural Areas (9400-280)
This application allows an individual to apply for a permit to collect and research in the State Natural Areas of Wisconsin. Please submit your application within 10 business days of your collection/research date to allow for review. View Form [PDF 212KB]

State Natural Areas Inspection Report Form (1700-021)
This form allows land managers and individuals to submit information such as invasive species, management issues, and unlawful use on State Natural Areas. View Form [PDF 15KB]

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Application (1700-001)
The Wisconsin Endangered Species law allows the Department to authorize the taking, exportation, transportation or possession of listed plant or animal species via an Endangered and Threatened Species Permit if the activity is for zoological, educational, or scientific purposes, or for propagation in captivity for preservation purposes. Response time varies depending upon workload and the complexity of the application. Please print and mail it to the address listed at the top of the form. View Form [PDF 54KB]

Endangered Resources Review Request (1700-047)
Use this form to request an Endangered Resources (ER) Review of a proposed project. You may fill this form out on your computer, print, and mail or fax it to the ER Review Program. However, you can not save the form, as any filled-in fields will be lost. View Form [PDF 623KB]

Voluntary Expedited Endangered Resources Review Request (1700-047E)
Use this form to request a Voluntary Expedited Endangered Resources (VEER) Review of a proposed project. A VEER Review is essentially a regular ER Review completed in a guaranteed, short timeframe for a higher cost. The guaranteed turnaround time for VEER Reviews is 7 working days. You may fill this form out on your computer, print, and mail it to the ER Review Program. However, you can not save the form, as any filled-in fields will be lost.
View Form [PDF 119KB].

Wisconsin Rare Mammal Observation Form
This is an online form. Please use this form to report observations of the gray wolf, cougar, lynx, moose, and marten in Wisconsin. View Form

Wisconsin Colonial Waterbird Online Survey (1700-058)
This form was designed to streamline the data submission process for professional wildlife biologists and experienced volunteer cooperators who have conducted or are conducting colonial waterbird surveys during the course of spring and summer outdoor activities. View Form

The following field report forms are for use by field observers when recording observations of rare plants or animals. The forms provide standardized information that will help us to enter the data and to interpret the observation for that sighting (and in the larger context of Wisconsin). The form should be filled out as completely as possible and sent to the address listed at the bottom of each form. The Natural Heritage Program cannot accept data derived from trespass. Gain landowner's permission before entering private property.

Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) Rare Animal Field Report (1700-048)
This form allows an individual to report a rare animal observation. Information submitted will be used to supplement the NHI Database. View Online Form or View Printable Form [PDF 10KB]

Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) Rare Plant Field Report (1700-049)
This form allows an individual to report a rare plant species finding. Information submitted will be used to supplement the NHI Database. View Online Form or View Printable Form [PDF 12KB]

The following Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program forms should be filled out and mailed to:

Volunteer Carnivore Tracker Background Information (1700-051)
To participate in Wisconsin's Carnivore Tracker Program, volunteers must provide some backgroud information on this form, which is used for administrative purposes only. View Form [PDF 7KB]

Carnivore Track Survey (1700-052)
Volunteer Carnivore Trackers can use this form to monitor and report carnivore tracking activities for each survey event. Information provided will be used for research and management purposes. View Form [PDF 18KB]

Carnivore Tracking Annual Survey Summary (1700-053)
Volunteer Carnivore Trackers can use this form to monitor and report carnivore tracking activities in a summary of their surveys for the year. Information provided will be used for research and management purposes. View Form [PDF 8KB]

Wolf Track Annual Survey Summary (1700-054)
Volunteer Carnivore Trackers can use this form to report survey summaries for the year. Information provided will be used for research and management purposes. View Form [PDF 6KB]

Suspected Wolf Tracks Discriminant Analysis (1700-055)
On this form an individual can report suspected wolf track findings for analysis. View Form [PDF 540KB]