Wisconsin Deer Opener and Regulations 2023
When is Wisconsin Deer Opener? Wisconsin Deer Seasons run from September 16, 2023, to January 31sth, 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or a first-timer, it’s vital to have a plan and be familiar with the hunting regulations for the year. In this blog, we will provide you with a wealth of resources to ensure you have all the information you need for a successful hunting experience. Let’s get started!
Wisconsin Deer Seasons 2023
Archery and Crossbow: September 16th, 2023 – January 7th, 2024
Archery and Crossbow (Metro Sub-units and counties with extended archery seasons): September 16th, 2023 – January 31st, 2024
Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities, learn more: October 7th, 2023 – October 15th, 2023
Youth deer hunt: October 7th-8th, 2023
Gun hunt: November 18th-26th, 2023
Muzzleloader: November 27th, 2023 – December 6th, 2023
December 4- Day Antlerless-Only Hunt: December 7th-10th, 2023
Anterless-Only Holiday Hunt (Open only in select Farmland (Zone 2) counties): December 24th, 2023- January 1st, 2024
All dates are subject to change through rulemaking or legislative process, check out Wisconsin Hunting Regulations for a complete set of dates.
Figuring out your permit area
The first step to buying your hunting license is figuring out the permit area you will be hunting in. It is important to understand that different permit areas have different regulations and also have different bag limits. Click here to view the Wisconsin 2022 Deer Season Area Map.
Buying your Wisconsin Deer license
The easiest way to purchase a Wisconsin Hunting Licenses is to use their online portal at Go Wild. Here you can purchase Licenses and do all your registrations. You can also visit the in person License Stations here.
Archery Equipment Regulations
A bow with a minimum draw eight of 30 pounds or crossbow with a minimum draw weight of 100 Pounds. An arrow or bolt with a sharpened mechanical or fixed broad-head blade. Lighted nocks are acceptable for use.
Wisconsin License Requirements
A gun deer license, to harvest a deer with a firearm; or archery license, to harvest deer with bow and arrow; or crossbow license, to harvest deer with a crossbow and bolt; a valid, unfilled harvest authorization.
After you harvest your deer
Registration of your deer harvest is required in Wisconsin and must be completed by 5 p.m. the day after the deer carcass is recovered. For the fastest, easiest method you can register online at Go Wild
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