Sportsmen and Sportswomen
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Report bird band recoveries
Have you ever experienced the excitement of harvesting, finding or observing a banded or neck-collared bird? Those who do may wonder where the bird originated, how old it is or where to report the information on the band. The North American Bird…
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Map of dog training areas
The points on the map include dog training ground maps and information. Use the plus icon to zoom in to see county boundaries, then navigate through the map to find your area of interest. Please note not all dog training grounds may be visible…
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Wild Wisconsin
We're back with Season Three of Wild Wisconsin. We've packed everything you need to know - including insights on hunting public land, delicious venison recipes from Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm, resources to help with CWD and more - into our…
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Wolf hunting and trapping
Following a federal court ruling on Feb. 10, 2022, gray wolves are listed as an endangered species in the lower 48 states (excluding the northern Rocky Mountains region) and are federally protected. Harvest and lethal depredation control are…
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Columbia County shooting range
Range Updates Some shooting areas will be closed off at various times during construction or maintenance. No handgun or pistol will be allowed for shooting at the rifle or shotgun ranges. The range remains closed on Wednesdays for…
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Furbearer Drawing Results
The application deadline for bobcat and fisher permits is Aug. 1. Drawings are held in mid-September.Drawing results for bobcat and fisher permitsTrapper Education RequirementsAll new Wisconsin trappers must complete an approved Trapper…
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Trapping season dates and application deadlines
View and print 2025 season dates and application deadlines.
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Permits for bobcat and fisher
The Wisconsin DNR regulates the harvest of bobcat and fisher through a special permitting system. Harvest permits, or kill tags, are awarded through a "preference point" lottery system. In order to receive a kill permit for one of these species…
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Learn to Hunt Bear
Beginning in 2005, the Wisconsin DNR began offering Learn to Hunt Bear opportunities for novice hunters. The Learn to Hunt Bear Program (LTHB) is another opportunity to provide a unique, safe and memorable outdoor experience to novice hunters who…