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Hunting

In the months leading up to the various Wisconsin seasons, hunters across the state anxiously await their favorite time of year. Time spent honing shooting skills, readying equipment and scouting the land for game are enjoyable pastimes and can pay off when the season opens. Bonds with family and friends strengthen during the hunting seasons as old traditions continue and new ones begin. And of course, everyone is wondering what the season will bring.

Season Dates

Season opening and closing dates and application deadlines.

Waterfowl

Hunter resources, season structure and management

Hunting Hours and Regulations

Everything you need to know to stay legal in the field

Hunter Resources

General hunter resources to help prepare for the coming season.

Purchase a hunting License

Permits, licenses and harvest authorizations available in one convenient location

Where to Hunt

Find a location on Wisconsin’s six million acres of public lands

Hunter Education and Safety

Opportunities for adult and youth hunters

Birds and Small Game

Abundant opportunities to pursue pheasants, grouse and other small game
Birds and Small Game

Bear

Season dates, zones and drawing information
Bear

White-tailed Deer

Season structure, DMUs and everything hunters need to get into the field
White-tailed Deer

Deer Advisory Councils

Learn about your county deer advisory committee to help manage deer in your area
Deer Advisory Councils

Elk

Information on drawing, hunting, reintroduction and ongoing conservation
Elk

Turkey

Spring and fall turkey hunting and bonus harvest authorization availability
Turkey

Trapping

Resources for trappers on dates, regulations, licenses and fees
Trapping

Wolf Harvest Season

Find information season dates, rules and regulations, harvest quotas and more.
Wolf Harvest Season