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Youth hunts

Special youth hunting weekends for wild turkey, white-tailed deer and waterfowl allow youngsters to hunt and gain valuable experience without competing against adults. These youth hunting events are scheduled one weekend before the regular hunting…

Season dates and application deadlines

View and print 2026 Season Dates and Application Deadlines.

First harvest or experience certificate

Congratulations on your experience in the outdoors! On behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, we would like to present you with a certificate to commemorate your experience and honor that special moment. If you would like to…

Elk Hunting

Please be aware that there are several changes to Elk hunting regulations for the 2026 season:

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…

Ruffed grouse hunting

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