Hunt
- News
DNR Confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease In Wild Deer In Washington County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that two wild deer in Washington County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).
- News
DNR Seeking Volunteers And Landowners To Teach Hunters Of All Experience Levels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels practical hunting skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
- News
2026 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 17
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2026 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
- News
DNR Accepting Applications For Special Trapping Season At Sandhill State Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 18 for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area.
- News
Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season.
- News
Eligible Hunters: Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities By Sept. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible disabled hunters hoping to participate in the 2026 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to contact and confirm their hunting location with a hunt sponsor before Sept. 15, 2026.
- Webpage
Guidance on Possession, Sale, Purchase, Trade, and Use of Wild Animals
This guidance assumes that the animals were legally obtained and possessed. Except as otherwise noted, these provisions will apply to wild animals harvested under authority of ch. 29, Wis. Stats., or DNR Administrative Code. Unless specifically…
- News
DNR Releases Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Hunting Regulations And Fall Hunting And Trapping Forecasts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released both the hunting regulations (fall 2026-spring 2027) and the 2026 fall forecast series.
- News
DNR Accepting Hunter R3 Grant Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sept. 15, 2026.
- News
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Closed For 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season will be closed for 2026. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.