Wisconsin gun deer season opens Nov. 21

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season opens Nov. 21 and runs through Nov. 29, the state Department of Natural Resources said.

Register harvested deer

Hunters must register all harvested deer electronically by 5 p.m. the day after the deer is recovered.

Registration is available through Go Wild, GameReg, by calling 844-426-3734 or at an in-person registration location. Hunters need the harvest authorization number associated with their permit unless they register through their Go Wild account.

Clothing and license requirements

At least 50% of hunters’ outer clothing above the waist, and any hat or other head covering, must be blaze orange or fluorescent pink.

Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must have hunter education certification to purchase a hunting license unless hunting under the state’s mentored hunting law.

Hunting resources

Hunters can use the DNR’s public access lands mapping tools and Online Deer Camp for information on licenses, regulations, shooting hours and public land maps. Hunters can also donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program, which helps supply food pantries.

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