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Harvest Information Program (HIP) Registration

As part of a national program to monitor hunter numbers and harvest, anyone hunting migratory game birds (ducks, geese, woodcock, mourning dove, snipe, rails, gallinules [moorhens] and coots) in Wisconsin is required to first obtain the Harvest…

Baiting and feeding regulations

Safely Eating Venison

Wisconsin has a rich hunting tradition, and wild game is a sustainable, lean source of healthy protein. Whether in the woods and fields or on the water, outdoor adventure and hopefully a tasty, hard-earned meal await hunters in our state. Still,…

Wisconsin's Deer Donation Program

Feral pig hunting

Report feral pig sightings and harvest to the DNR with a printable form, or contact our partners at the USDA-Wildlife Services:USDA-Wildlife Services, Northern Wisconsin: 800-228-1368 (in-state) or 715-369-5221USDA-Wildlife Services, Southern…

Deer hunting

Instructions for Bear Tooth Removal

The collection of teeth from hunter-harvested bears is a critical component of Wisconsin's bear management program. These teeth allow biologists to determine the population's age structure, the age when females first reproduce and consecutive cub…

Bear Registration and Tooth Submission

All successful bear hunters must register their bear harvest and submit two upper-premolar bear teeth to the department. These are legally required steps and provide critical data used to monitor the bear population and hunting activity. These…

Citizen Deer Advisory Councils

Each county in Wisconsin has a Citizen 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…