Deer Management Units
The information displayed is meant to be a quick, interpretive list of the common questions hunters have about the deer season in each DMU. In addition please note that there are carcass movement restrictions in place for CWD-affected counties. The movement of deer carcasses could be a key pathway in the spread of CWD if the CWD positive carcasses are not disposed of properly. View the carcass movement recommendations for more information.
Deer Season Structure Map
- Download printer-friendly deer season structure map [PDF]
- View the CWD affected counties [PDF]
- Deer Management Zone boundaries [PDF]
- Metro Sub-unit boundaries [PDF]
| Season | Dates |
|---|---|
| Archery & Crossbow | September 12 – January 3, 2021 or January 31, 2021 (extended archery/crossbow DMUs only) with only antlerless harvest allowed during the statewide antlerless-only hunt from December 10-13 and in counties participating in the antlerless-only Holiday Hunt from December 24-January 1, 2021. |
| Archery & Crossbow *Metro Sub-units only* | September 12 – January 31, 2021 with only antlerless harvest allowed during the statewide antlerless-only hunt from December 10-13 and in counties participating in the antlerless-only Holiday Hunt from December 24-January 1, 2021. |
| Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities *Only on sponsored properties, not a statewide season* | Oct. 3 - 11 |
| Youth Deer Hunt | Oct. 10 - 11 |
| Traditional 9-day Gun Deer Season | Nov. 21 - 29 |
| Gun Deer Season *Metro Sub-units only* | Nov. 21 - Dec. 9 |
| Muzzleloader Season | Nov. 30 - Dec. 9 |
| 4-day Antlerless-only Hunt *Statewide* | Dec. 10 - 13 |
| Antlerless-only "Holiday Hunt" *Select Farmland (Zone 2) DMUs only* | Dec. 24 - Jan. 1, 2021 |
Additional season information
- For more information about all things deer hunting in Wisconsin, visit the deer hunting page.
- For more information about antlerless deer tags available in your DMU, visit the antlerless harvest authorization availability page.