Wisconsin Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Wisconsin, including history and unverified dates.
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 4 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 Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Wisconsin including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Seasons opening in the next 60 days
Nov 21-29, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
All Deer Seasons
4 seasons for Wisconsin deer hunting
Sep 13, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended archery / crossbow
Nov 21-29, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
Nov 22-30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. 9-day gun season
Dec 1-10, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader only
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Zone-Specific Information
Wisconsin has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Dane non-metro private ordinary adult unused gun buck authorization white-tailed bolt-action centerfire nine-day gun deer hunt. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
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.
Wisconsin Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Wisconsin
When is deer season 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.
When does archery deer season start in Wisconsin?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 13, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026. Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended archery / crossbow
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Wisconsin?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29; 2025-11-22 to 2025-11-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Wisconsin have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader only
Are there different deer hunting zones in Wisconsin?
Yes, Wisconsin has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Dane non-metro private ordinary adult unused gun buck authorization white-tailed bolt-action centerfire nine-day gun deer hunt. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Wisconsin?
Yes, you need a valid Wisconsin hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Wisconsin wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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