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Calculating Shooting Hours
Closed Shooting HoursIt is illegal to shoot at game before or after the shooting hours listed in the shooting hours tables (linked below). See the Shining and Night Hunting webpage for species that may be hunted at night.Calculating Shooting…
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Landowner Exceptions
A landowner is required to have a license to hunt deer, bear, turkey, game birds, migratory game birds and bobcats.
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Transfers of Approvals/Preference Points
A person who has been awarded certain hunting approvals may transfer the approvals in certain circumstances. The table below outlines what types of approvals are eligible to be transferred and the circumstances in which each may be transferred.
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Forms of Proof
The following are considered forms of licenses, state stamps, permits and harvest authorizations:
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Permit Application Deadlines
SpeciesApplication Due DateDrawing DateElkMay 31Early JuneBobcatAug. 1Mid-SeptemberSharp-tailed Grouse*Aug. 1SeptemberSpring TurkeyDec. 10Early JanuaryBearDec.
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Wisconsin Residency
A person must have maintained a permanent residence in Wisconsin for 30 consecutive days immediately before purchasing a license. Domiciliary intent is required. Evidence of domiciliary intent includes where the person votes, pays personal state…
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Hunter Education Requirement
Persons born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must present one of the following to purchase any hunting license:
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License Fees
All licenses, stamps and permits can be purchased on Go Wild.Please see the individual species sections for more information on specific licensing requirements.
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Protected Species
Hunting protected species, such as cougar, badger, jackrabbit, moose, flying squirrel and wolf, is prohibited. See Ch. NR 10.02 for details.