Hunt

Bear registration

Please familiarize yourself with any changes before the start of the season. Carcass tag requirements are explained below. In addition, resources on this page detail these changes and the steps needed to successfully register your bear and submit a…

County Deer Advisory Councils

Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) to provide input and recommendations to the department on deer management within their county. Councils work with local department staff to schedule meetings, provide community…

Youth hunts

Special youth hunting weekends for wild turkey, white-tailed deer and waterfowl allow youngsters to hunt and gain valuable experience without competing against adults. These youth hunting events are scheduled one weekend before the regular hunting…

Season dates and application deadlines

Viewable and printable versions are available:2024 Season Dates and Application DeadlinesDeer2024 SeasonsArchery and Crossbow**No bucks may be harvested during the antlerless-only hunts identified below.

First harvest or experience certificate

Congratulations on your experience in the outdoors! On behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, we would like to present you with a certificate to commemorate your experience and honor that special moment. If you would like to…

Black bear population status and distribution

Wisconsin's occupied bear range is expanding, which means residents can expect to see black bears in areas outside of the bear's traditional range. An abundant population and suitable bear habitat have facilitated the southerly movement of occupied…

Elk Hunting

Dog training and trialing

Ruffed grouse hunting

Pheasant hunting and management

Pheasant hunting has long been a Wisconsin tradition.