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Wisconsin Whitetail Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Archery & Crossbow
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Archery/crossbow season closes on Jan. 31, 2026 in metro sub-units and select DMUs. See page 11 for participating counties.
Archery/crossbow
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Archery/crossbow season closes on Jan. 31, 2026, in metro sub-units and in DMUs with extended archery/crossbow season. No bucks may be harvested during the statewide antlerless-only hunt (Dec. 11-14) or in specific DMUs during the antlerless-only holiday hunt (Dec. 24–Jan. 1, 2026).
Extended Archery
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Crossbow
Applies to Red zones; extended archery season through Jan. 31, 2026
Gun Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities
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Hunt
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Youth hunters
Youth
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Youth hunters
See page 14 for more details.
Gun
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Metro Sub-unit Gun
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Muzzleloader
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Antlerless-only
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All weapon types are allowed. Only antlerless deer may be harvested.
Statewide Antlerless Hunt
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Antlerless-only Holiday Hunt
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Holiday Hunt
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Antlerless only
Wisconsin Whitetail Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery license | — | — | $24.00 |
| Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations | — | — | $12.00 |
| Crossbow license | — | — | $24.00 |
| Gun deer license | — | — | $24.00 |
| Junior crossbow license | — | Youth hunters; Junior | $20.00 |
| Junior gun deer license | — | Youth hunters; Junior | $20.00 |
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery license | — | — | $200.00 |
| Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations | — | — | $20.00 |
| Crossbow license | — | — | $200.00 |
| Gun deer license | — | — | $200.00 |
| Junior crossbow license | — | Youth hunters; Junior | $77.00 |
Purchase junior conservation patron license | |||
| Junior gun deer license | — | Youth hunters; Junior | $36.00 |
Purchase junior sports license | |||
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery or crossbow upgrade | — | — | $3.00 |
| Mentored gun deer, archery or crossbow | — | Mentored | $7.00 |
$7 for 11 years old or younger, regular price for ages 12 and up | |||
| Metro Sub-Unit Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorization | — | — | $0.00 |
Available in select metro sub-units. Issued upon request at no cost with the purchase of an archery/crossbow or gun deer license. Bonus authorizations may also be available for purchase in select metro sub-units and land types. Only valid within the metro sub-unit boundaries, within the DMU selected and on the land type (public-access or private) specified on the harvest authorization. | |||
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