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.

Wisconsin Residency

A person must have maintained a permanent residence in Wisconsin for 30 consecutive days immediately before purchasing a license. Domiciliary intent is required. Evidence of domiciliary intent includes where the person votes, pays personal state income taxes or obtains a driver’s license or state ID. Mere presence in the state for a 30-day period and/or ownership of property is not sufficient to establish residency.

Note: Nonresidents under 18 who have a parent who is a Wisconsin resident may purchase licenses at resident prices.

Nonresident Students Attending School In Wisconsin Or Armed Forces Members

If you are a nonresident attending high school or a university in Wisconsin, a foreign citizen residing in the state and attending a Wisconsin high school or agricultural short course or you are a non-resident who is an active member of armed forces stationed in Wisconsin, please contact your nearest DNR service center for more information on licenses that may be available to you.