Regulations
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Turkey Season Dates and Bag Limits
Fall SeasonArea/PeriodDatesBag LimitFall 2026StatewideSept. 12-Jan.
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Health Advisories (Lead, PFAS And CWD)
Chronic Wasting DiseaseHunters Help Monitor CWD and Reduce Risk of SpreadChronic wasting disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease which has been found in wild deer and captive deer/elk in Wisconsin. It is caused by a misfolded protein (…
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Special Hunts
Youth And Disabled Gun Deer HuntOpen only to people 15 years of age and younger who possess a gun deer license or persons who hold a valid Class A, B (issued for more than one year), C or D disabled permit. This hunt occurs statewide in all…
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Deer 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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Deer Carcass Transportation Regulations
Deer Carcass Transportation RegulationsMovement of a CWD-positive carcass can be a risk for the introduction and spread of CWD if not disposed of properly. The safest option for disposal is to ensure the waste ends up in a landfill. During the…
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Wisconsin's General Fishing Season Opens May 2; New Regulations In Effect
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2026 – 2027 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 2. Several new regulations and season structures are now in effect, and anglers are encouraged to review the regulations before hitting the water.
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Registration
Register That Deer- It's Required!Register your deer through GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after recovery. All registration is electronic.
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Licensing Requirements
What You Need To Hunt DeerGun deer license, to harvest deer with a firearm or airgun; orArchery license, to harvest deer with a bow and arrow; orCrossbow license, to harvest deer with a crossbow and arrow; andA valid, unfilled harvest authorization.…
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Deer Season Dates and Bag Limits
2026 Deer Hunting SeasonsSeasonDatesLocationSpecial InstructionsArchery/CrossbowSept. 12-Jan. 3, 2027 or Jan.