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2025 Bear Hunting Season Opens Sept. 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall.
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2025 Early Goose Hunting Season Opens Sept. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 early goose season opens Sept. 1 and runs through Sept. 15. This early hunting opportunity is available to hunters throughout the state.
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DNR Urges Hunters To Prioritize Tree Stand Safety This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take proper precautions and follow all safety best practices before climbing into a tree stand this fall.
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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.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Special Deer Hunt At Sandhill State Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 22 for a special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill State Wildlife Area.
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DNR Urges Early Enrollment In Hunter Education
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges individuals preparing for the fall hunting seasons to enroll now in a Hunter Education course.
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2025 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2025 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. 18, 2025.
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Eligible Hunters: Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm a location with a hunt landowner sponsor before Sept. 15, 2025.
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DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2025 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 50,287 birds this season, a 14% increase from the five-year average.
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Special Fall Hunting And Trapping Season Application Deadlines Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers that less than two weeks remain to apply for bobcat and fisher permits or a chance to hunt sharp-tailed grouse this fall.