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Wisconsin Deer Seasons and Deadlines, 2026 to 2027

Wisconsin deer season dates, permit deadlines, and CWD zones for 2026 to 2027. Checked against Wisconsin DNR.

FDR Research Desk · Checked against the agency Jul 13, 2026
Nov 21Firearm, 9-day gun opens

Last checked against Wisconsin DNR on Jul 13, 2026.Official Wisconsin DNR dates

Open now
Archery/Crossbow, GeneralSep 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027Extended archery to Jan 31 in metro subunits + select farmland counties.
Next opener41days
Firearm, 9-day gunSat, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Next deadlineNo dated deadlineOver-the-counter deer license, no draw; buck tags valid statewideCheck with Wisconsin DNR

Season dates, in date order

MethodPortionOpensCloses
Archery/CrossbowOpen nowGeneral
Extended archery to Jan 31 in metro subunits + select farmland counties.
Sep 12, 2026Jan 3, 2027
FirearmNext9-day gunNov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026
MuzzleloaderMuzzleloaderNov 30, 2026Dec 9, 2026
AntlerlessStatewide antlerlessDec 10, 2026Dec 13, 2026
AntlerlessHoliday hunt (select farmland counties)Dec 24, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Deadlines

  • Over-the-counter deer license, no draw; buck tags valid statewide

Chronic wasting disease

2,000+ positives in 2026, ~87% in the Southern Farmland Zone (Zone 3 epicenter). Free testing at 240+ locations.

Official Wisconsin DNR dates

Regulations change every year and can change mid-season. This page is informational only. Confirm every date, permit and CWD rule with Wisconsin DNR before you hunt. FDR is not affiliated with any state natural-resources agency.

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