Hunting Regulations

Wisconsin Hunting Regulations, Fall 2026-Spring 2027

Cover of the 2026-2027 Wisconsin Hunting Regulations

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.

Turkey Season Dates and Bag Limits

Fall SeasonArea/PeriodDatesBag Limit
Fall 2026StatewideSept. 12-Jan. 3, 2027One turkey of any age or sex per harvest authorization.
Spring SeasonArea/PeriodDatesBag Limit
Youth 2027The turkey zone for which the harvest authorization was issuedApril 17-18One bearded or male turkey per hunter.
Spring 2027Period AApril 21-27One bearded or male turkey per harvest authorization.
Spring 2027Period BApril 28-May 4One bearded or male turkey per harvest authorization.
Spring 2027Period CMay 5-11One bearded or male turkey per harvest authorization.
Spring 2027Period DMay 12-18One bearded or male turkey per harvest authorization.
Spring 2027Period EMay 19-25One bearded or male turkey per harvest authorization.
Spring 2027Period FMay 26-June 1One bearded or male turkey per harvest authorization.