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Small Game Season Dates and Bag Limits
SpeciesDaily BagAreaDates (except as noted)Squirrels: gray and fox5StatewideSept. 12- Feb. 28, 2027Snowshoe hareUnlimitedStatewideYear-round open seasonCottontail rabbit3Northern Zone (North of U.S. Hwy. 10 to Waupaca and north of State Hwy. 54 to…
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Pheasant
*Be aware that the general hunting regulations also apply, in addition to the species-specific regulations below. Read the info in the General and Licensing Requirements section in the Wisconsin Hunting Regulations.
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Licensing Requirements
Licenses/Stamps/PermitsWhat You Need To Hunt Upland Game Birds:Small game licensePheasant stamp if hunting pheasantSharp-tailed grouse permit if hunting sharp-tailed grouse
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Upland Bird Season Dates and Bag Limits
SpeciesDaily BagAreaDates (except as noted)PheasantOne rooster daily on opening weekend; two roosters daily for remainder of season. StatewideOct. 17 (9 a.m.)-Jan. 3, 2027Bobwhite quail5StatewideOct. 17 (9 a.m.)-Dec. 9Ruffed grouse5Zone ASept.…
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Health Advisories (PFAS PCBs)
Other Important InformationViral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS): To prevent the spread of VHS, a viral disease that affects fish, water must be drained from all boats, boat trailers and equipment immediately after exiting the water and before leaving…
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Special Hunts
Youth Waterfowl SeasonOnly persons age 15 and younger may participate in the youth waterfowl hunt.Youth participants may harvest any lawful species of waterfowl, including geese.All hunters must be accompanied by an adult mentor aged 18 years or…
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Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations
*Be aware that the general hunting regulations also apply, in addition to the species-specific regulations below. Read the info in the General and Licensing Requirements section in the Wisconsin Hunting Regulations.Guns and AmmunitionWhile pursuing…
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Open Water Restrictions
Waterbodies With RestrictionsIt is illegal to hunt waterfowl in open water from or with the aid of any blind including any boat, canoe, raft, contrivance or similar device except as described below:
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Registration and HIP
Waterfowl hunters are required to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) when they buy their license. Registering is easy and free, and it is required by law if you intend to hunt the following species: