Sportsmen and Sportswomen

The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail

The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail is your invitation to observe the fascinating and diverse world of wildlife that exists in every corner of the state. A series of five highway-based viewing guides, each highlighting a unique ecosystem of…

Dog training and trialing

Pheasant hunting and management

Pheasant hunting has long been a Wisconsin tradition.

Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunting

Hunting Regulations and Hours

Hunting RegulationsShooting Hours

Small game hunting

Spring turkey hunting opportunities for the disabled

For disabled hunters wishing to participate in the spring turkey hunting season, there are two options available. These options and information on how to apply are outlined below. For information on turkey season dates, harvest authorization levels…

Turkey Hunting

Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service

Waterfowl Hunting

The DNR reminds Wisconsin that the virus that has caused highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds still exists in the state. Information on HPAI can be found on our Avian Influenza webpage.

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!