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.
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Migratory Birds, Spring Turkey
2026 Northern Shooting Hours2026 Southern Shooting Hours*Early teal season has separate shooting hours than the other migratory birds. See the Early Teal Shooting Hours webpage for those times.
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Deer, Bear, Elk, Small Game, Fall Turkey
2026 Northern Shooting Hours2026 Southern Shooting Hours
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Calculating Shooting Hours
Closed Shooting HoursIt is illegal to shoot at game before or after the shooting hours listed in the shooting hours tables (linked below). See the Shining and Night Hunting webpage for species that may be hunted at night.Calculating Shooting…