Wisconsin hunting seasons 2026
24 hunting seasons are open in Wisconsin today, including deer, wild turkey, dove. Dates come from the Wisconsin DNR and were read yesterday.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Wisconsin DNR. Read yesterday.
Big game
- Deer Open open now, last season closes Jan 31, 2027
- Black bear Closed closed, last season ended Oct 13, 2026
Turkey
- Wild turkey Open open now, closes Jan 3, 2027
Waterfowl
- Coot Open open now, last season closes Jan 5, 2027
Migratory birds
- Dove Open open now, closes Nov 29, 2026
- Crow Opens soon opens Nov 21, 2026 (General season)
- Rails and gallinules Closed closed, last season ended Nov 9, 2026
- Snipe Closed closed, last season ended Nov 9, 2026
- Woodcock Open open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026
Upland birds
Small game
Furbearers
24 hunting seasons are open in Wisconsin on November 14: deer, wild turkey, dove, squirrel, rabbit and quail and more.
Opening in the next six weeks: deer gun on Nov 21, 2026, crow general season on Nov 21, 2026 and coot general season on Dec 19, 2026 (Southern Goose Zone).
Wisconsin sets different dates by zone or unit for black bear, coot, grouse, partridge and rabbit and others; the tables list each zone's dates.
Dates come from the Wisconsin DNR's Wisconsin DNR 2026 season dates, read yesterday. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries are not reproduced here; the agency's regulations govern.
All Wisconsin season dates
Deer Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery and Crossbow | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open open, closes in 50 days |
| Archery and Crossbow segment 2 | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 9, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 16 days |
| Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt | Statewide | Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 40 days |
| December 4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 26 days |
| Gun | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Gun in Metro Subunits only | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 9, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Youth/disabled gun deer hunt | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
Black bear Closed
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season segment 2 | Zones A, B, D: where dogs are permitted | Sep 16, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 3 | Zones A, B, D: where dogs are permitted | Oct 7, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season | Zones C, E, F: where dogs are not permitted | Sep 9, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026 | Closed closed |
Wild turkey Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open open, closes in 50 days |
Coot Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Mississippi Goose Zone | Oct 3, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 2 | Mississippi Goose Zone | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | Open open, closes in 52 days |
| General season | Northern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | Open open, closes in 32 days |
| General season | Southern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 2 | Southern Goose Zone | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Open open, closes in 22 days |
| General season segment 3 | Southern Goose Zone | Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 35 days |
Dove Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | Open open, closes in 15 days |
Crow Opens soon
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 to Mar 24, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
Rails and gallinules Closed
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026 | Closed closed |
Snipe Closed
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026 | Closed closed |
Woodcock Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season | Northern Duck Zone | Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026 | Open open, closes in 10 days |
| General season | Open Water Duck Zone | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | Open open, closes in 31 days |
| General season | Southern Duck Zone | Oct 3, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 2 | Southern Duck Zone | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Open open, closes in 22 days |
Quail Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 9, 2026 | Open open, closes in 25 days |
Grouse Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Zone A | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open open, closes in 50 days |
| General season | Zone B | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | Open open, closes in 24 days |
Partridge Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide (closed in Clark, Marathon, and Taylor counties) | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open open, closes in 50 days |
Pheasant Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open open, closes in 50 days |
Squirrel Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
Rabbit Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Milwaukee County | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Open open, closes in 47 days |
| General season | Northern zone | Sep 12, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
| General season | Southern zone | Oct 17, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
Bobcat Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting and Trapping | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 25, 2026 | Open open, closes in 41 days |
Coyote Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trapping | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 93 days |
| Hunting | Statewide | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Open open, closes in 47 days |
Fox Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting and Trapping | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 93 days |
Raccoon Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting and Trapping | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 93 days |
Questions
Is deer season open in Wisconsin right now?
Yes. 2 deer seasons are open in Wisconsin on November 14, and the last of them closes Jan 31, 2027.
Is wild turkey season open in Wisconsin right now?
Yes. 1 wild turkey season is open in Wisconsin on November 14, and the last of them closes Jan 3, 2027.
Is dove season open in Wisconsin right now?
Yes. 1 dove season is open in Wisconsin on November 14, and the last of them closes Nov 29, 2026.
When does the Wisconsin DNR publish next year's season dates?
The Wisconsin DNR has posted the coming year's dates between March and June in recent years; it publishes proposed dates first and adopts them later. This page updates the day the agency's page changes.
Source: Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin DNR 2026 season dates. Read yesterday.