Deer Hunting Seasons

2021 Seasons
Archery and Crossbow	Sept. 18, 2021 – Jan. 9, 2022
Archery and Crossbow *Metro Sub-units only*	Sept. 18, 2021 – Jan. 31, 2022
Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities: This is not a statewide season. Learn more	Oct. 2-10, 2021
Youth deer hunt	Oct. 9-10, 2021

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Is bow season open in Wisconsin?

The opening of the 2021 archery and crossbow deer seasons will run concurrently statewide from Sept. 18 to Jan. 9, 2022. The archery and crossbow seasons are extended to Jan.

How long is bow hunting season in Wisconsin?

2021-2022 Deer Season Dates September 18 – January 31, 2022 with only antlerless harvest allowed during the statewide antlerless-only hunt from December 9-12 and in counties participating in the antlerless-only Holiday Hunt from December 24-January 1, 2022.

Can you bow hunt during rifle season in Wisconsin?

Anyone who possesses a gun deer license can use any legal firearm, bow or crossbow to hunt deer with that license during any season open to hunting deer with a firearm.

Can you bait deer in Wisconsin 2021?

Published on September 28, 2021 State law requires that the DNR enact a ban on baiting and feeding deer in counties when a farm-raised or wild animal tests positive for CWD or tuberculosis in the county where detected and any other counties within a 10-mile radius of the positive animal’s known location.

How many deer tags can you get in Wisconsin?

Hunters will receive one gun buck deer harvest authorization valid in any DMU statewide, plus one or more Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless deer harvest authorization(s), based on the DMU they hunt.

Is it bear hunting season in Wisconsin?

The 2021 Wisconsin bear hunting season runs Sept. 8 to Oct. 12.

Is deer hunting still open in Wisconsin?

Deer hunters throughout the state will have their first opportunity to enjoy the woods with the opening of the 2021 archery and crossbow deer seasons, which run concurrently statewide from Sept. 18 to Jan. 9, 2022. The archery and crossbow seasons are extended to Jan.

Is Grouse season open in Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the season outlook for ruffed grouse, woodcock, and wild turkey, plus essential updates for hunters to be in the know for season openers. The ruffed grouse season is open in Zone A from September 18th – January 9th, 2022.

Do Bow hunters have to wear orange during youth season?

California — Hunter orange is not required in California, but it is strongly encouraged. Florida — All Florida deer hunters, and their companions, on public lands must wear at least 500 square inches of fluorescent orange above the waist. Bowhunters are not required to wear blaze orange during archery-only seasons.

Can you bow hunt during the youth hunt in Wisconsin?

Youth hunters that possess an archer or crossbow license may continue to hunt with a bow or crossbow during the archery/crossbow season, which runs concurrently with the youth gun deer hunt. All other hunting regulations apply.

Can I bow hunt during the youth hunt?

During the youth waterfowl hunt the accompanying adult must have a federal duck stamp. Adults are not allowed to possess a firearm, crossbow or bow or to harvest an animal while accompanying a junior hunter during the youth hunts.

Can you bow hunt the day before rifle season in WI?

Answer: Hunting hours apply to all species during the 9-day gun-deer season and the Friday before (outside the CWD zone). It is not legal to hunt any species at night (including coyotes, fox & raccoons) with a bow and arrow or crossbow when the season is open for hunting deer or bear with a bow.

What do I need to bow hunt in Wisconsin?

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1973 is required to possess a hunter safety certificate or a bowhunting education certificate in order to bowhunt in Wisconsin.

How far do you have to be from a dwelling to hunt in Wisconsin?

In addition to all other restrictions and prohibitions, it shall be unlawful to shoot or hunt within 200 yards from any house or building, without permission of the owner or occupant.