Wisconsin Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Wisconsin, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 6 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Wisconsin Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Wisconsin including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All Wisconsin hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 4 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 13, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Extended archery / crossbow | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 21-29, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Dane non-metro private ordinary adult unused gun buck authorization white-tailed bolt-action centerfire nine-day gun deer hunt | Upcoming | Actual official Fall2026–Spring2027 deer rules/page4 and2026 calendar: Dane non-metro private ordinary adult gun deer license/unused gun buck harvest authorization white-tailed buck bolt-action centerfire nine-day gun Nov21–29, not individual permission. Definition one antler≥3inches, not WV strict>3; one buck per unused gun authorization valid statewide, not bow buck authorization with rifle, not universal one-buck annual cap/CWD-replacement rights. Metro throughDec9 excluded; muzzleloaderNov30–Dec9/antlerlessDec10–13/holidayDec24–Jan1/archery/special/youth/disabled/military/public/other-unit/species/sex/method rights not imported, no bridge. Actual equipment single expanding projectile/reasonably capable rifle≥26inch overall/16inch barrel, federal short-barrel exception separate, no fully automatic/tracer/incendiary/explosive/poisoned ammunition; no invented caliber floor. Current license/authorization/DMU-metro/permission/100yard building distance/orange-pink/registration/CWD/transport/bait/local-discharge/weapon/ammunition/amendments checks; dates not hourly permission. Five histories/license metadata unverified. Actual current online deer/calendar/definitions/equipment/general rules read; redirecting legacy index/node not treated as readable substantive bodies. Calendar/deer HTML monitored; definitions/equipment/maps/other-page/current-law/local updates manual, no PDF/parser/statewide certification/fact renewal. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 22-30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | 9-day gun season | |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 1-10, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Muzzleloader only | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Apr 15 - May 29, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | 6 time periods - spring | |
Bear 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 3 - Oct 8, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Zone A-D | |
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Wisconsin Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Wildlife Agency
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Wisconsin
Only Dane non-metro private ordinary adult gun deer license/unused gun buck authorization white-tailed bolt-action centerfire Nov21–29 reviewed. One antler≥3inches, one buck per unused gun authorization statewide, bow buck cannot be filled with rifle; CWD-replacement rights separate/not universal one-buck annual cap. Metro throughDec9/muzzleloaderNov30–Dec9/antlerlessDec10–13/holidayDec24–Jan1/archery/special/youth/disabled/military/public/other-unit/sex/method excluded/no bridge. Expanding single projectile/reasonably capable rifle26inch overall/16inch barrel, federal exception separate/no fully automatic/no invented caliber floor. Current license/DMU-metro/permission/orange-pink/registration/CWD/bait/local/amendments checks, not individual permission. Five histories/license metadata unverified; actual current online2026 calendar/deer/definitions/equipment rules read, no presumed PDF.
Hunting Method Legend
Wisconsin Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Wisconsin
What are the hunting season dates for Wisconsin?
Recorded Wisconsin entries cover Bear, Deer, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Wisconsin?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-13 to 2026-01-05; 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29; 2025-11-22 to 2025-11-30; 2025-12-01 to 2025-12-10. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Wisconsin require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Wisconsin agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in Wisconsin?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Nov 21, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in Wisconsin?
Only Dane non-metro private ordinary adult gun deer license/unused gun buck authorization white-tailed bolt-action centerfire Nov21–29 reviewed. One antler≥3inches, one buck per unused gun authorization statewide, bow buck cannot be filled with rifle; CWD-replacement rights separate/not universal one-buck annual cap. Metro throughDec9/muzzleloaderNov30–Dec9/antlerlessDec10–13/holidayDec24–Jan1/archery/special/youth/disabled/military/public/other-unit/sex/method excluded/no bridge. Expanding single projectile/reasonably capable rifle26inch overall/16inch barrel, federal exception separate/no fully automatic/no invented caliber floor. Current license/DMU-metro/permission/orange-pink/registration/CWD/bait/local/amendments checks, not individual permission. Five histories/license metadata unverified; actual current online2026 calendar/deer/definitions/equipment rules read, no presumed PDF.
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