Wisconsin Hunting
Seasons, Licenses, Regulations
Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond.
Known ForQuality white-tailed deer hunting and a newly managed elk hunt
TerrainRolling hills to the west, hilly forests to the north, and thousands of lakes throughout
Government Lands7,160,008 acres
Government Lands %17%
Private Lands34,757,839 acres
Private Lands %83%
Deer
Total whitetail deer Boone and Crockett records for Wisconsin: 1,674
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
Junior Archer
Resident:
$20
|
Nonresident:
$77
Junior Crossbow
Resident:
$20
|
Nonresident:
$77
Junior Gun
Resident:
$20
|
Nonresident:
$36
Bonus Antlerless Deer
Resident:
$12
|
Nonresident:
$20
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Bear
Total black bear Boone and Crockett records for Wisconsin: 657
Licenses & Permits
Bear Hunting (Class A)
Check regulations for more details.
Bear Hunting (Class A) (under 12 years old)
Check regulations for more details.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Bear Application
Check regulations for more details.
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Elk
Licenses & Permits
Elk Application Fee
First ever elk season in Wisconsin. Residents only.
Elk Hunting License
2018 will be the first ever elk season in Wisconsin. Residents only.
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Turkey
Total NWTF turkey records for Wisconsin: 413
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Fall Turkey
Resident:
$15
|
Nonresident:
$60
Spring Turkey
Resident:
$15
|
Nonresident:
$60
Bonus Spring or Fall Turkey
Resident:
$10
|
Nonresident:
$15
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Coyote
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Bobcat
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Bobcat Application
Resident:
$6
|
Nonresident:
$6
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Fox
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Pheasant
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Pheasant Stamp
Resident:
$10
|
Nonresident:
$10
Youth Pheasant Stamp
Under 12 years old.
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Grouse
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Sharp-tailed Grouse Application
Resident:
$3
|
Nonresident:
$3
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Quail
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Duck
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Goose
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
Early Goose Permit
Resident:
$3
|
Nonresident:
$3
Exterior Goose Permit
Resident:
$3
|
Nonresident:
$3
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Dove
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Upland Bird
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
Rabbit
Licenses & Permits
Small Game Permit
Resident:
$18
|
Nonresident:
$85
Small Game, Junior Permit
12-17 years old.
Youth Small Game Permit
Under 12 years old.
Resident:
$7
|
Nonresident:
$7
Small Game, Senior Citizen
65 years and older.
Conservation Patron
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Conservation Patron (ages 12-17)
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$75
|
Nonresident:
$77
Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Junior Sports
Non resident license does not include hunting furbearer.
Resident:
$35
|
Nonresident:
$36
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.
