Watch out, Wisconsin drivers: There are more turtles on the roads this time of year. In late May and early June, female turtles emerge and begin heading toward their nesting sites, according to the ...

Why did the turtle cross the road? Because an underground tunnel made it safe to do so. In 2016, the Wisconsin Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources partnered with the University of ...

(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging people to be extra cautious on the roads as the weather continues to warm up and turtle nesting season begins. According to a release, ...

A turtle’s shell is tough but not tougher than your tires. Be mindful when driving in low, wet areas where turtles may be crossing. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin ...

The Wisconsin DNR is asking for the public’s help in keeping both turtles and drivers safe this summer. June is prime nesting season for turtles, and with that comes a lot of turtles crossing roads.

With Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species soon starting their journey to higher ground to lay their eggs, state turtle conservation officials are calling on motorists to slow down by wetlands and report all ...

From late May through June, turtles in Wisconsin face high risks from vehicle collisions, natural predators, and illegal poaching as they travel to nesting sites. Drivers can reduce turtle mortality ...