Wisconsin Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Wisconsin. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Wisconsin state resources.

Wisconsin Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • September 13, 2025 – January 11, 2026

Youth Deer Hunt

  • September 27–28, 2025

Early Muzzleloader (Northern Forest Zone)

  • September 27 – October 10, 2025

9-Day Gun Season

  • November 22 – November 30, 2025

Antlerless Gun Season (Farmland Zone)

  • December 1–9, 2025

Muzzleloader (Statewide)

  • November 29 – December 7, 2025; December 26, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Wisconsin Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Archery)

  • September 13 – December 31, 2025

Fall Turkey (Gun – Zone specific)

  • October 1 – November 30, 2025 (permit required)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 11–13, 2026

Spring Turkey – Period 1

  • April 16–20, 2026

Spring Turkey – Period 2

  • April 21–25, 2026

Spring Turkey – Regular Season

  • April 26 – May 31, 2026

Wisconsin Pheasant & Small Game

Pheasant Season

  • October 18 – January 4, 2026

Ruffed Grouse

  • September 13, 2025 – January 11, 2026

For complete regulations, visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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Interactive Wisconsin Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Wisconsin Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Wisconsin state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Wisconsin Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Wisconsin Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Wisconsin DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Wisconsin DNR

101 S. Webster Street
PO Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921

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