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Plenty Of Time Left To Harvest Deer In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters across the state that additional deer harvest opportunities are available this fall and winter. Opportunities include: Muzzleloader season – Nov. 27 – Dec. 6 Statewide Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec. 7-10 Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt – Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2024, in select Farmland Zone units
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Black Bear Harvest Authorization Applications Due Dec. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds black bear hunters that applications for the 2024 season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2023.
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2023 Bear Season Results Show Drop In Total Harvest And Hunter Success Rates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2023 bear season. The 2023 bear season harvest is well below the recent annual average of approximately 4,000 harvested bears, representing the lowest yearly bear harvest since 2008.
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Wisconsin's 2023 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the state's 2023 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 and will run through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
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DNR Announces 2024 Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2024 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. Many talented wildlife artists from around the state have submitted over 30 pieces for judging, which took place on Aug. 26 at the Wisconsin Waterfowl Expo in Oshkosh.
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DNR To Offer Unique Gun Deer Hunting Opportunity As Part Of Study
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a unique gun deer hunting opportunity this fall at Sandhill Wildlife Area in Babcock as part of a study on deer density.
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Now Is The Time To Enroll In A Hunter Education Course
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages new and experienced hunters to enroll in a hunter education course before the upcoming fall season. Courses are available across the state and in a variety of formats.
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Eligible Hunters: Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities By Sept. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm their location with a hunt sponsor before Sept. 15, 2023.
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2023 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, for the 2023 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.
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Wisconsin DNR Announces Nonresident Hunting And Fishing License Fee Increase
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a fee increase for many nonresident hunting and fishing licenses as a result of the final 2024-2025 budget enacted by Governor Tony Evers last week.