Hunt
- News
Eligible Hunters: Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm a location with a hunt landowner sponsor before Sept. 15, 2025.
- News
DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2025 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 50,287 birds this season, a 14% increase from the five-year average.
- News
Special Fall Hunting And Trapping Season Application Deadlines Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers that less than two weeks remain to apply for bobcat and fisher permits or a chance to hunt sharp-tailed grouse this fall.
- News
Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.
- News
DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2025 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting and trapping outlook for a variety of popular game species.
- News
DNR Accepting Grant Applications To Build Hunting Community
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Grant Program.
- News
DNR Seeking Volunteers To Teach New Hunters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
- News
Spring Surveys Show An Increase For Pheasants While Ruffed Grouse Numbers Remain Strong
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant.
- News
DNR Announces Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season For Fall 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025.
- Hearing/Meeting
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Advisory Committee
The Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee will meet to discuss various topics.