The price of Wisconsin hunting licenses could go up $20 if proposed increases in Gov. Tony Evers' 2025-27 state budget are supported by the state Legislature. The budget proposal, unveiled Feb. 18, ...

The Department of Natural Resources will issue 14% more black bear hunting licenses as part of a plan to hit a 6% higher kill goal for the species this year in Wisconsin. The DNR's bear hunting ...

Wisconsin officials have regulated hunting for white-tailed deer in the state since 1851, according to the Department of Natural Resources. That hasn't always, in fact, included hunting. Some years ...

Gov. Tony Evers covered lots of ground Feb. 18 when he unveiled his 2025-27 state budget, including proposals for education, changes to tax brackets and even some funding to help the Green Bay Packers ...

Sales of Wisconsin deer hunting licenses have declined over the last decade, part of a drop in participation in the state and nation. Combined with changes in regulations, including the elimination of ...

Wisconsin residents have until May 31 to apply for a 2026 elk hunting license. Several changes are in effect for the 2026 season, including a continuous hunting period and new application options. The ...

The 2025 Wisconsin deer hunting season has begun, with the bow-hunting season having started Sept. 13 and running until Jan. 4, 2006. The gun deer hunting season starts Nov. 22 and ends Nov. 30.