Wisconsin Deer Season 2026-27
Verify with the agency. Hunting and fishing are legally regulated. These dates were copied from the official Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) page on 2026-11-05 and may have changed since — county exceptions, zone boundaries, permits and bag limits are NOT shown here. Before you go, check the official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates
| Season | Zone / area | Opens | Last day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery & Crossbow | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 |
| Extended Archery & Crossbow | Metro sub-units and counties with extended archery seasons; confirm the official 2026 Deer Season Structure Map | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 |
| Gun | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 |
| Metro Gun | Metro sub-units only | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 |
| December 4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt | Select units | Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 |
| Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt | Select Farmland (Zone 2) counties only; confirm valid counties in the official combined hunting regulations, page 12 | Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 |
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