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.
License Fees
All licenses, stamps and permits can be purchased on Go Wild.
Please see the individual species sections for more information on specific licensing requirements.
| Waterfowl Hunting | Resident | Nonresident |
| Small game hunting license (See small game section for junior and mentored hunting options) | $18 | $90 |
| State waterfowl stamp | $12 | $12 |
| Federal waterfowl stamp | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Early goose permit | $3 | $3 |
| Regular goose permit | $3 | $3 |
| Turkey Hunting | Resident | Nonresident |
| Fall turkey hunting license | $15 | $65 |
| Spring turkey hunting license | $15 | $65 |
| Bonus harvest authorizations | $10 | $15 |
| Wild turkey stamp | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| Deer Hunting | Resident | Nonresident |
| Gun deer license | $24 | $200 |
| Junior gun deer license | $20 | $36 (purchase junior sports license) |
| Archery license | $24 | $200 |
| Crossbow license | $24 | $200 |
| Junior crossbow license | $20 | $77 (purchase junior conservation patron license) |
| Archery or crossbow upgrade | $3 | $3 |
| Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations | $12 | $20 |
| Mentored gun deer, archery or crossbow ($7 for 11 years old or younger, regular price for ages 12 and up) | $7 | $7 |
| Small Game and Upland Bird Hunting | Resident | Nonresident |
| Small game hunting license | $18 | $90 |
| Junior small game license ages 12–17 | $9 | $36 (purchase junior sports license) |
| Mentored small game license | $7 | $7 |
| Senior citizen small game license (65+) | $9 | N/A |
| Resident armed forces fishing/small game license | Free (Available to Wisconsin residents, active-duty armed forces stationed in or outside of Wisconsin or on furlough or leave. State stamps are included.) | N/A |
| 5-day small game license | N/A | $60 |
| Pheasant stamp | $10 | $10 |
| Mentored pheasant stamp | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| Bobcat application | $6 | $6 |
| Nonresident furbearer hunting license | N/A | $165 |
| Bear Hunting | Resident | Nonresident |
| Bear application | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| Hunting license for those drawn in limited draw | $49 | $251 |
| Elk Hunting | Resident | Nonresident |
| Elk application | $10 | N/A |
| Hunting license for those drawn in limited draw | $49 | N/A |
| Combination Licenses | Resident | Nonresident |
| Conservation patron license | $165 | $620 |
| Conservation patron junior license | $75 | $77 |
| Conservation patron Purple Heart license | $10 | $161 |
| Sports license (Sports license includes fishing, small game and gun deer hunting licenses) | $60 | $295 |
| Junior sports license (Sports license includes fishing, small game and gun deer hunting licenses) | $35 | $36 |
*See the Conservation Patron License webpage for full list of items included with a patron license
Reduced License Fees
Youth ages 11 and younger, first-time hunters and those who have not hunted in the preceding 10 years are eligible to purchase hunting licenses at a reduced fee. Resident hunters who recruit three first-time hunters, trappers or anglers are also eligible for reduced fees. For more information on license options, visit the Permits, Licenses and Registrations webpage.