Hunt
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Learn to Hunt Squirrels
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We are excited to offer this opportunity to learn more about a fun and readily accessible small game hunting opportunity, squirrels.
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Learn to Hunt Small Game
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This full-day event will take place in the Leland/Sauk City area of Sauk County on public and private lands, where participants will be paired up with instructors for a hands-on small game hunt.
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Learn to Hunt Rabbits with Beagles
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This Learn to Hunt event is for anyone looking for a general introduction to rabbit hunting or an introduction to rabbit hunting specifically with beagles, a scent hound specializing in tracking rabbits and hares.
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Learn to Hunt Small Game (Squirrels and Cottontail Rabbits)
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Do you have a Hunter Safety Certification but need a hand learning how to successfully hunt squirrels and rabbits? We can help!
- News
Wisconsin's 2026 Pheasant Season Opens Oct. 17
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and the general public that the 2026 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.
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2026 Elk Opener Is Oct. 17
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources celebrates the start of the 2026 elk hunting season on Saturday, Oct. 17. This is Wisconsin's ninth elk hunting season since the reintroduction of elk in the state.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent and emergency rule to revise NR 10, establishing the 2026-2030 migratory bird season framework and regulations.
The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule WM-14-25 and its associated emergency rule WM-13-25 (E). Both rules revise NR 10 and are relating to establishing the 2026-2030 migratory bird…
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Public hearing for proposed permanent rule revising NR 10, elk hunting license applications
The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 10, relating to the administering the elk hunting license application. The department is proposing to conduct a separate…
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Draft Turkey Management Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released an initial draft of its next Turkey Management Plan and is seeking public input on the draft now through Nov. 20, 2026.