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.
Use of Dogs For Hunting
Dogs may not be used to hunt elk or deer. Dogs are legal to use for hunting small game mammals, game birds, furbearing animals, bears, migratory game birds and unprotected species. Dogs may be used for hunting wild turkeys only during the fall season.
Note: Dogs kept on a leash may be used to follow a blood trail in order to locate a wounded game animal as long as the trackers do not possess a firearm, airgun, bow or crossbow.
- Dogs may not kill any wild animal.
- Dogs may not hunt or pursue any free-roaming wild animal from May 1 – June 30 in the portion of the state north of the highways shown on the map below, except as authorized for raccoon and rabbit dog trials or training under the authority of a dog trial or training license.
- Dogs are considered private property and are protected by law. Only conservation wardens may kill dogs chasing deer. Owners may be held responsible for damage their dogs cause.
- A dog that is actively engaged in a legal hunting activity, including training, is not considered to be running at-large as long as the dog is monitored or supervised by a person and the dog is on land that is open to hunting or on land on which the person has obtained permission to hunt or to train a dog.
- A dog allowed to run on lands without permission is considered to be running at-large and may be taken into custody by a humane officer or law enforcement officer.
Dog Training Restrictions Area
