Wisconsin woodcock season 2026 Open
Woodcock season in Wisconsin is open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Wisconsin DNR. Read yesterday.
| 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 |
Woodcock hunting in Wisconsin runs from Sep 19, 2026 (General season) to Dec 15, 2026 (General season) in the 2026 season, and is open now, last season closes Dec 15, 2026.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Northern Duck Zone, Open Water Duck Zone and Southern Duck Zone); check the zone column before you plan.
Some seasons run in two or more segments; each segment is its own row.
Source: Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin DNR 2026 season dates (page). Read yesterday.