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Furbearer Drawing Results

The application deadline for bobcat and fisher permits is August 1. Drawings are held in mid-September.

Drawing results for bobcat and fisher permits

River otter are now a bag limit/quota species. There will no longer be a drawing for otter tags. Harvest authorizations for the established bag limit will be added to the trappers GOWILD profile upon purchasing a trapping license.

Trapper Education Requirements

All new Wisconsin trappers must complete an approved Trapper Education course (with some exemptions). Trapper Education classes are taught by experienced trappers and are primarily offered in the trapping offseason of March-October. If you think you may draw a tag this year, start looking for a class in spring or summer.

 

Bobcat 2023

See more details on the 2023 bobcat drawing.
Total Applications for a Preference Point Only: 17,560
Total Applications for a Permit in All Zones: 12,569
Total Applications (Preference Point + Permit): 30,129

Bobcat State Quota 2023

Statewide Total: 1,200 Bobcats

 Northern Zone - Total: 650
  • Early period - 317
  • Late period - 317
Southern Zone - Total: 550
  • Early period - 275
  • Late period - 275

Bobcat Permits Issued 2023

Statewide Total: 4,030 Permits

 Northern Zone - Total: 1,670
  • Early period (Oct. 16 - Dec. 25) - 985
  • Late period (Dec. 26 - Jan. 31) - 685
Southern Zone - Total: 2,360
  • Early period (Oct. 16 - Dec. 25) - 1,380
  • Late period (Dec. 26 - Jan. 31) - 980

Bobcat Applicants 2023

Total: 12,569 Applicants

 Northern Zone - Total: 5,368
  • Early period – 3,101
  • Late period – 2,267
Southern Zone - Total: 7,201
  • Early period – 4,404
  • Late period – 2,797

Minimum Number of Preference

Points to Draw a Bobcat Permit in 2023

 Northern Zone
  • Early period - 3
  • Late period - 4
Southern Zone
  • Early period - 2
  • Late period - 2

 

Fisher 2023
Total Applications for a Preference Point Only: 13,165
Total Applications for a Permit in All Zones: 9,795
Total Applications (Preference Point + Permit): 22,960
Northern Zone
  • Number of applicants for a permit – 4,770
  • State quota - 200
  • Permits issued – 1,230
  • Minimum number of preference points to draw a tag – 3
Southern Zone
  • Number of applicants – 5,025
  • State quota - 600
  • Permits issued – 6,665
  • Minimum number of preference points to draw a tag - 1
  • 1,640 applicants received 2 tags 

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