Regulations

Wisconsin's endangered and threatened species laws

Dog training and trialing

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, dog training and trialing licenses, formally known as forms 9400-606 and 9400-167, can now be purchased through Wisconsin DNR Go Wild!If you do not have a GoWild personal or organization account, please call 888-936-7463 (TTY…

Pheasant hunting and management

Pheasant hunting has long been a Wisconsin tradition.

Hunting Regulations and Hours

Hunting RegulationsShooting Hours

Small game hunting

Turkey Hunting

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Waterfowl Hunting

The public input period on the proposed 2026-2030 migratory bird hunting season structure has now closed. The DNR appreciates all of the feedback that was provided. View the results from this public input: 2026-2030 waterfowl season public input…

Mourning dove hunting

Attention: Now available, new upland gamebird hunting tool mapping application! Please visit Fields & Forest Lands Interactive Gamebird Hunting Tool and explore its features and mapping information!

Incidental Take Permit/Authorization (ITP/A)

Incidental take public notices

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must provide public notice of the proposed activity prior to authorizing the incidental taking of an endangered or threatened species. Any application, conservation plan and implementing agreement…