Registration is now open for the 2017 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Landowner Lottery! Enter between January 3 through January 31, 2017 to win. The previous lotteries were so successful that the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation is pleased to offer another free lottery this year for private landowners.

Normally, state law requires that such a report would typically cost around $300, but this report is free thanks to private donations to the WI Endangered Resources Fund

Through a Landowner Conservation Report, you can receive information about rare plants and animals found in your area and opportunities to manage for their habitat. In 2016, 100 lottery winners each received a free site visit and a customized report. With this individualized report, you will also get information on common invasive species and other resources to help you manage your land.

Didn’t win in last year? Register again in 2017 with better odds to win!

More information is available on the lottery website or by contacting me at Alex.Wenthe@wisconsin.gov or (608)-267-7758.