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Special Hunts
Youth And Disabled Gun Deer HuntOpen only to people 15 years of age and younger who possess a gun deer license or persons who hold a valid Class A, B (issued for more than one year), C or D disabled permit. This hunt occurs statewide in all…
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Deer 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.
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Deer Carcass Transportation Regulations
Deer Carcass Transportation RegulationsMovement of a CWD-positive carcass can be a risk for the introduction and spread of CWD if not disposed of properly. The safest option for disposal is to ensure the waste ends up in a landfill. During the…
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Registration
Register That Deer- It's Required!Register your deer through GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after recovery. All registration is electronic.
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Licensing Requirements
What You Need To Hunt DeerGun deer license, to harvest deer with a firearm or airgun; orArchery license, to harvest deer with a bow and arrow; orCrossbow license, to harvest deer with a crossbow and arrow; andA valid, unfilled harvest authorization.…
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Deer Season Dates and Bag Limits
2026 Deer Hunting SeasonsSeasonDatesLocationSpecial InstructionsArchery/CrossbowSept. 12-Jan. 3, 2027 or Jan.
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Migratory Birds, Spring Turkey
2026 Northern Shooting Hours2026 Southern Shooting Hours*Early teal season has separate shooting hours than the other migratory birds. See the Early Teal Shooting Hours webpage for those times.
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Deer, Bear, Elk, Small Game, Fall Turkey
2026 Northern Shooting Hours2026 Southern Shooting Hours