Regulations
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Furbearer Hunting Regulations
*Be aware that the general hunting regulations also apply, in addition to the species-specific regulations below. Read the info in the General and Licensing Requirements section in the Wisconsin Hunting Regulations.
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Licensing Requirements
What You Need To Hunt Furbearers:Resident small game license or non-resident furbearer license.Bobcat harvest permit/carcass tag if hunting bobcat.See the Landowner Exemptions webpage for details and exemptions for qualified individuals and…
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Furbearer (Hunting) Season Dates and Bag Limits
SpeciesDaily BagAreaDates (except as noted)Raccoons: ResidentUnlimitedStatewideOct. 17-Feb. 15, 2027Raccoons: NonresidentsUnlimitedStatewideOct. 31-Feb. 15, 2027Fox: Red and GrayUnlimitedStatewideOct. 17-Feb.
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Unprotected Species
Unprotected SpeciesIn addition to the general hunting regulations, the following regulations are specific to unprotected species:
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Small Game Regulations
*Be aware that the general hunting regulations also apply, in addition to the species-specific regulations below. Read the info in the General and Licensing Requirements section in the Wisconsin Hunting Regulations.
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Licensing Requirements
Licenses/Stamps/PermitsWhat You Need to Hunt Small Game:A small game hunting license is required. See the Landowner Exceptions webpage for details and exceptions for qualified individuals and landowners.
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Small Game Season Dates and Bag Limits
SpeciesDaily BagAreaDates (except as noted)Squirrels: gray and fox5StatewideSept. 12- Feb. 28, 2027Snowshoe hareUnlimitedStatewideYear-round open seasonCottontail rabbit3Northern Zone (North of U.S. Hwy. 10 to Waupaca and north of State Hwy. 54 to…
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Pheasant
*Be aware that the general hunting regulations also apply, in addition to the species-specific regulations below. Read the info in the General and Licensing Requirements section in the Wisconsin Hunting Regulations.
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Licensing Requirements
Licenses/Stamps/PermitsWhat You Need To Hunt Upland Game Birds:Small game licensePheasant stamp if hunting pheasantSharp-tailed grouse permit if hunting sharp-tailed grouse