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.
Registration and Tooth Submission
Mandatory Bear Registration And Tooth Submission
There are two required steps all successful bear hunters must complete.
First, successful hunters must electronically register bears they harvest in the county of kill or in an adjoining county, by 5 p.m. the day after recovery. Register a bear in one of three ways:
- Go to gamereg.wi.gov (fastest and easiest method).
- Call 844-426-3734 (844-GAME-REG).
- Visit an in-person station. Go to the Bear Registration webpage to find a list.
Once registration is complete, the GameReg system will issue a confirmation number for the hunter’s records. Once the bear is registered, keep the carcass tag with the meat until all meat has been consumed.
Second, successful hunters are required to provide two upper pre-molar teeth by the Oct. 15 deadline.
Instructions for collection of the teeth will be mailed to hunters who draw Class A licenses. To find instructions online, visit the Bear Registration webpage.
After samples are analyzed, bear age results will be available in Go Wild.
If a hunter does not have DNR-provided materials, the hunter should write their name, customer ID number and registration confirmation number on a piece of paper and affix the teeth to it with tape. Enclose this in an envelope and mail to:
Bear Tooth
107 Sutliff Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501