Wisconsin Hunting Regulations, Fall 2026-Spring 2027
The Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin Hunting Regulations are now available for hunters to look through. In addition to this web version of the regulations, a print copy is available at most license agent locations. Both versions contain the same information.
To use the online regulations, you must first choose a Section or click the "View All Regulations" button to see everything. You may then choose a Subsection to narrow your search and then press the View Regulation button to display the regulatory information you selected. If you'd like to see all info related to a section, select the first option ("-") to see everything under that section. You may also press Reset for a brand new search.
Please be aware that hunters are responsible for reading and following all the hunting regulations. Regulations that apply to all species are found within the "General Hunting" and "Licensing Requirements" sections, meanwhile species-specific regulations are found in the respective species sections.
Small Game Season Dates and Bag Limits
| Species | Daily Bag | Area | Dates (except as noted) |
| Squirrels: gray and fox | 5 | Statewide | Sept. 12- Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Snowshoe hare | Unlimited | Statewide | Year-round open season |
| Cottontail rabbit | 3 | Northern Zone (North of U.S. Hwy. 10 to Waupaca and north of State Hwy. 54 to Algoma) | Sept. 12-Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | 3 | South Zone (South of U.S. Hwy. 10 to Waupaca and south of State Hwy. 54 to Algoma) | Oct. 17 (9 a.m.)-Feb. 28, 2027 |
Furbearer (Hunting) Season Dates and Bag Limits
| Species | Daily Bag | Area | Dates (except as noted) |
| Raccoons: Resident | Unlimited | Statewide | Oct. 17-Feb. 15, 2027 |
| Raccoons: Nonresidents | Unlimited | Statewide | Oct. 31-Feb. 15, 2027 |
| Fox: Red and Gray | Unlimited | Statewide | Oct. 17-Feb. 15, 2027 |
| Coyote | Unlimited | Statewide | Year-round open hunting season |
| Bobcat | 1 by permit | Northern Zone (North of State Hwy. 64) | Period 1: Oct. 17-Dec. 25 Period 2: Dec. 26- Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Bobcat | 1 by permit | Southern Zone (South of State Hwy. 64) | Period 1: Oct. 17-Dec. 25 Period 2: Dec. 26- Jan. 31, 2027 |
Elk Season Dates and Bag Limits
Season Dates
Oct. 17-Dec. 13
Bag Limits
The bag limit is one elk per elk carcass tag.