2026-2027 Wisconsin Hunting: Important Season Dates and Regulation

A majestic deer standing in Wisconsin Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest during hunting season, with leaves and branches surrounding it

Wisconsin’s hunting tradition runs deep. Generations of hunters have walked these hardwood ridges, marsh edges and sprawling farmland oak savannas in pursuit of whitetails, black bears, ruffed grouse and big Canada geese. The state’s mix of public acreage — more than seven million acres — combined with a long mix of managed forest lands, makes … Read more