Wisconsin Hunting

05/20/2024

Wisconsin Impact

In 2000 Wisconsin hunters harvested over 615,293 Whitetail Deer, in 2023 the deer harvest is currently under 300,000.

248 wolves in 2000 have grown to over 1,000 today that is 300%.

The 2023 fi****ms season was the lowest on record, statewide deer harvest was down nearly 20% from 2022.

2000 thru 2008 - 486,274 Avg Deer Harvest

2009 thru 2023 - 325,225 Avg. Deer Harvest

That is an average of 161,045 (33%) fewer Deer Harvested since Since 2008 when the Wolf population exceeded 550.

See more: https://hunternation.org/delist-the-gray-wolf/

11/02/2021

Booya!

10/10/2021

Can you identify the mammal scampering through these trail camera photos in Door County?

Deb, the host of this Snapshot Wisconsin trail camera, was excited about this beautiful shot but didn’t know what the animal was initially. Using a field guide put together by Snapshot Wisconsin staff, they identified this critter as a fisher. “I didn’t even know this animal existed, let alone on my property,” said Deb.

Think about all the wildlife that might call your property home! Visit our webpage to find out how to host your own Snapshot Wisconsin trail camera: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/research/projects/snapshot/.

09/21/2021

Amen!

Why do Wisconsinites (and beyond!) love venison?

-- It's affordable. Accounting for the price of a Wisconsin deer license, gas, and rifle cartridges, one deer comes out to be about 93 cents per pound.
-- It's free-range. Deer that are hunted in the wild feed on natural plant life in Wisconsin.
-- Venison is just plain tasty! Whether you dress it up or just use a little bit of salt, the possibilities are endless for a healthy, delicious venison meal.

What's your favorite way to cook it?

03/17/2021

07/07/2020

FYI

The 2021 bear application period is now open. The deadline remains December 10, 2020.

When applying, remember to be aware of the new bear management zone boundaries as your hunting grounds may change to a new unit beginning in 2021.

There are no zone changes for the upcoming 2020 bear season

Apply today at gowild.wi.gov.

10/15/2019

10/09/2019

20 years. 92,000 deer. 3.7 million pounds of venison.

Deer hunters in Wisconsin have been providing venison to community members in need for 20 years through the deer donation program. This year, over 50 processors have already signed up to accept deer donations!

You can enjoy the sport of deer hunting and make a difference in your community.

In celebration of the program’s 20th anniversary, hunters donating deer this season will receive a free hat while supplies last.

For more information:
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/donation.html

10/04/2019

FYI!

04/15/2019

11/18/2018

Congrats Joshua!

A Wisconsin man says his “conquest is finally done” after he bagged a 19-point buck over the weekend.