As of Nov. 14, 2025, baiting deer was prohibited in 60 of Wisconsin's counties and legal in 12, according to the DNR. The prohibitions are due to a state law that bans baiting and feeding deer in ...

The 2024 Wisconsin gun deer hunting season will run Nov. 23 to Dec. 1. And once again it will feature a very large deer herd, with the highest numbers in the farmland zones. Here are some reminders ...

Rock County – The new 714-acre Wildlife Management Area in Rock County is the second largest land acquisition project completed by Pheasants Forever in Wisconsin. Officially dedicated as the H&L ...

Wisconsin has a rich tradition of regulated hunting for white-tailed deer dating to 1851. The 171-year history includes a world-record whitetail shot in Burnett County in 1914, closed or buck-only ...

As summer fades and the crisp air of fall settles over Wisconsin, hunters and trappers across the state gear up for one of the most exciting times of the year. The Wisconsin Department of Natural ...

(WFRV) – The anticipated nine-day gun deer hunting season in Wisconsin began Saturday, November 23, and runs through Sunday, December 1. This year marks the latest possible start for the season, as ...

The start of the traditional gun deer hunting season in Wisconsin reminds us all about the importance of hunting to Wisconsin’s culture and economy. The last National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and ...

Officials in Wisconsin have held a regulated hunting season for white-tailed deer since 1851, just three years after statehood. It has varied greatly over the decades, including closed seasons, rules ...

All deer hunters must purchase a Wisconsin hunting license before hunting. A resident gun deer hunting license is $24; $20 for those aged 12-17; and $7 for those under 12. Where available, residents ...