Baiting and feeding regulations
Note: Washburn County had its baiting and feeding ban removed on Nov. 9, 2026. No additional counties are scheduled to have a baiting or feeding ban removed during the remainder of the 2026 deer hunting seasons. However, new detections may cause new bans to go into place yet this year.
This page will always have the most up-to-date information on current baiting and feeding bans, so hunters should check back here before they hunt.
The Wisconsin Deer Baiting and Feeding County Map displays the entire state of Wisconsin with counties in Wisconsin where deer baiting and feeding are allowed and are prohibited.
There are thirteen counties where deer baiting and feeding is allowed, with the note that county and local baiting and feeding ordinances should be checked for these counties. These thirteen counties include Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Door, Douglas, Brown, Iron, Kewaunee, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn Counties. There are 59 counties where deer baiting and feeding is prohibited and include the remaining counties in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources logo is present at the base of the map, with a credit to the Bureau of Wildlife Management and a map date of Nov. 9, 2026. There is a map disclaimer present reading: This map is for informational purposes only and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. The user is solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before using for any purpose. By using this product for any purpose user agrees to be bound by all disclaimers found at DNR Legal Notices.
Baiting and Feeding Ban Details
Baiting and feeding bans will renew with each new wild or captive positive CWD/TB result, and the map will be updated with any changes as soon as they are regulatory. Please check this page frequently for updates. Positives from wild deer and elk can be found on the CWD results webpage. More information on captive deer and elk positives can be found in the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) farm-raised deer positives list. Hunters should follow local ordinances that may prohibit baiting and feeding deer until they are notified of a change locally.
Species Information
- Deer Baiting and Wildlife Feeding Regulations
- Bear Baiting and Feeding Regulations
- Dove Baiting Regulations
- Waterfowl Baiting Regulations