License: resident $20.00 · nonresident $160.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 12 | Jan 3 | OTC |
| Youth Gun | Oct 10 | Oct 11 | OTC |
| Gun Season (9-day) | Nov 21 | Nov 29 | OTC |
| Antlerless Only (Gun) | Dec 10 | Dec 13 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 30 | Dec 9 | OTC |
| Holiday Antlerless | Dec 24 | Jan 1 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Youth | Apr 11 | Apr 12 | Draw |
| Spring Season A–F | Apr 15 | May 26 | OTC |
| Fall Archery | Sep 12 | Jan 3 | OTC |
| Fall Gun | Oct 16 | Nov 1 | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Over Bait) | Sep 4 | Sep 27 | Draw |
| Firearm (Over Bait/Hound) | Sep 4 | Oct 12 | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 29 | HIP |
Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Ruffed Grouse | Sep 12 | Jan 3 | License |
| American Woodcock | Sep 19 | Nov 2 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Youth Season | Oct 10 | Oct 11 | OTC |
| Regular Season | Oct 17 | Jan 3 | OTC |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Oct 17 | Feb 28 | License |
| Fox/Gray Squirrel | Sep 12 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 15 | Stamp |
| Duck Season (North Zone) | Sep 26 | Nov 24 | Stamp |
| Duck Season (South Zone) | Oct 3 | Dec 6 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Sep 16 | Dec 16 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with WI Dept of Natural Resources before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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