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Furbearer Drawing Results

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

Drawing results for bobcat and fisher permits

Trapper Education Requirements

All new Wisconsin trappers must complete an approved Trapper Education course (with some exemptions). Experienced trappers teach Trapper Education classes, primarily offered during the trapping off-season from March to October. If you think you may draw a tag this year, start looking for a class in spring or summer.

Bobcat 2026

See more details on the 2026 bobcat drawing.

  • Total Applications for a Preference Point Only: 21,344
  • Total Applications for a Permit in All Zones: 15,860
  • Total Applications (Preference Point + Permit): 37,204
 

Bobcat State Quota 2026

Statewide Total: 1,350 Bobcats

Northern Zone - Total: 700

  • Early period - 343
  • Late period - 343

Southern Zone - Total: 650

  • Early period - 325
  • Late period - 325

Bobcat Permits Issued 2026

Statewide Total: 6,155 Permits

Northern Zone - Total: 2,485

  • Early period (Oct. 16 - Dec. 25) - 1,425
  • Late period (Dec. 26 - Jan. 31) - 1,060

Southern Zone - Total: 3,670

  • Early period (Oct. 16 - Dec. 25) - 2,030
  • Late period (Dec. 26 - Jan. 31) - 1,640

Bobcat Applicants 2026

Total: 15,860 Applicants

Northern Zone - Total: 5,938

  • Early period – 3,216
  • Late period – 2,722

Southern Zone - Total: 9,922

  • Early period – 6,019
  • Late period – 3,903

Minimum Number of Preference

Points to Draw a Bobcat Permit in 2026

Northern Zone

  • Early period - 2
  • Late period - 3

Southern Zone

  • Early period - 2
  • Late period - 2

Fisher 2026

  • Total Applications for a Preference Point Only: 15,564
  • Total Applications for a Permit in All Zones: 10,124
  • Total Applications (Preference Point + Permit): 25,688
 
Northern Zone
  • Number of applicants for a permit – 4,902
  • State quota - 175
  • Permits issued – 1,105
  • Minimum number of preference points to draw a tag – 3
Southern Zone
  • Number of applicants – 5,222
  • State quota - 400
  • Permits issued – 4,820
  • Minimum number of preference points to draw a tag - 1

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