Wisconsin Deer Season 2026-27
Wisconsin deer season dates start with Sep 12, 2026-Jan 3, 2027. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Wisconsin's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Oct 3-11, 2026.
Archery and Crossbow White-tailed Deer opens Sep 12, 2026 and closes Jan 3, 2027.
Archery and Crossbow Extended White-tailed Deer opens Sep 12, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Wisconsin DNR.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Archery and Crossbow
No bucks may be harvested during the antlerless-only hunts identified below.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Archery and Crossbow Extended
See the 2026 Deer Season Structure Map for a visual of which counties have extended archery seasons.
Zone: Metro Sub-units and counties with extended archery seasons
White-tailed Deer
Gun - Hunters with Disabilities
This is not a statewide season.
Zone: Not Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Youth/Disabled Gun
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Gun
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Gun
Zone: Metro Subunits only
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
December 4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt
Open only in select Farmland (Zone 2) counties. Please see page 12 of combined hunting regulations for valid counties.
Zone: Select Farmland (Zone 2) counties
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Wisconsin Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Wisconsin?
September 12, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Wisconsin — archery and crossbow white-tailed deer runs Sep 12, 2026-Jan 3, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Wisconsin DNR.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin lists 9 deer season windows: Archery and Crossbow White-tailed Deer (Sep 12, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Archery and Crossbow Extended White-tailed Deer (Sep 12, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Gun - Hunters with Disabilities White-tailed Deer (Oct 3-11, 2026); Youth/Disabled Gun White-tailed Deer (Oct 10-11, 2026); Gun White-tailed Deer (Nov 21-29, 2026); Gun White-tailed Deer (Nov 21-Dec 9, 2026); Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Nov 30-Dec 9, 2026); December 4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt White-tailed Deer (Dec 10-13, 2026); and more. Always verify against Wisconsin DNR before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Wisconsin?
Yes — Wisconsin lists separate deer seasons for Archery and Crossbow White-tailed Deer, Archery and Crossbow Extended White-tailed Deer, Gun - Hunters with Disabilities White-tailed Deer, Youth/Disabled Gun White-tailed Deer, Gun White-tailed Deer, Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Wisconsin DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Wisconsin DNR.