Wisconsin Hunting Resources
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Quick Menu
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Regulations, seasons, and license purchasing
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Public hunting land and access maps
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Harvest & species reports (choose 2024 or newer)
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Veterans & disabled hunter resources
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Shooting ranges (public + directories)
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Local gun shops (Wisconsin)
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Outfitters & guide services (Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin small businesses (gear, calls, scents, apparel)
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New hunter help (Learn to Hunt + safety education)
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Buckeye Hunter Hub (Free Map, Free Membership, Social Platform)
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1) Regulations, seasons, and license purchasing
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Wisconsin DNR — Hunting Regulations and Hours: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/regulations
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Wisconsin DNR — Season dates & application deadlines: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates
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Wisconsin DNR — Go Wild (buy licenses / manage account): https://gowild.wi.gov/
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Wisconsin DNR — Deer hunting hub: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/deer
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Wisconsin DNR — Turkey hunting hub: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/turkey
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Wisconsin DNR — Waterfowl hunting hub: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/waterfowl
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Wisconsin DNR — HIP (Harvest Information Program) registration info: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/hip
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2) Public hunting land and access maps
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Wisconsin DNR — Public Access Lands (PAL) printable PDF maps by county (great for planning + offline use): https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fl/RealEstate/PALMaps
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NSSF — Where to Hunt (state-by-state hunting land tools/directories): https://www.nssf.org/hunting/where-to-hunt/
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3) Harvest & species reports (choose 2024 or newer)
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Wisconsin DNR — 2024 gun deer season: preliminary license sales & harvest (official release): https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/94961
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Wisconsin DNR — Wildlife reports (use filters / select 2024+ documents): https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/wildlifereports
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4) Veterans & disabled hunter resources
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Wisconsin DNR — Veterans privileges overview: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/permits/veterans.html
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Wisconsin DNR — Armed Forces privileges: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/permits/military.html
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Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs — Returning Service Members Voucher (free license options): https://dva.wi.gov/benefits/outdoor-rec-and-sports/hunting-fishing-license/
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Wisconsin DNR — Permits for people with disabilities (Class A/B/C/D, etc.): https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/permits/disabled.html
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Wisconsin DNR — Deer hunting for hunters with disabilities (October hunt info): https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/disdeer
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5) Shooting ranges (public + directories)
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Wisconsin DNR — Public shooting range locations (map + list): https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/WisconsinShootingRanges
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NSSF — Where to Shoot (nationwide range directory): https://www.nssf.org/shooting/where-to-shoot/
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Example WI range (public) — Columbia County range (DNR page): https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/Columbia%20County%20Range
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6) Local gun shops (Wisconsin)
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Wisconsin Firearms & Transfers (Milwaukee): https://www.wisconsinfirearmsandtransfers.com/
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Shepard Arms (Hillsboro): https://shepardarms.com/
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Bear Arms (Marshfield): https://beararmsusa.com/
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Milwaukee Tactical (Milwaukee): https://www.milwaukeetactical.com/
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Westman Precision Firearms (Eau Claire): https://westmanprecisionfirearms.com/
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7) Outfitters & guide services (Wisconsin)
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Turtle Creek Outfitters (whitetail): https://www.turtlecreekoutfitters.com/
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Rocky Bluff Outfitters & Lodge (guided whitetail/fishing): https://www.rockybluffoutfitters.com/
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Coastal Wisconsin (Lake Michigan / Green Bay waterfowl): https://www.coastalwisconsin.com/
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Dabblers & Divers (Upper Mississippi River waterfowl): https://dabblersdivers.com/
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Wisconsin Bear Hunting (Zone A / Bayfield County): https://wisconsinbearhunting.com/
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8) Wisconsin small businesses (gear, calls, scents, apparel)
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Wag’s Hunting Scents (Central WI): https://wagshuntingscents.com/
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Drake Dropper Calls (custom duck calls, Central WI): https://www.drakedroppercalls.com/
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HODAG Outdoors (WI-made hunting tools): https://hodagoutdoors.com/
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Hooked & Tagged (WI-based outdoor lifestyle apparel): https://hookedandtagged.com/
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9) New hunter help (Learn to Hunt + safety education)
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Wisconsin DNR — Learn to Hunt program: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/lth
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Wisconsin DNR — Safety education overview: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/safetyEducation
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Go Wild — Find a safety class to enroll in: https://gowild.wi.gov/customers/safetyedclass
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10) Buckeye Hunter Hub (Free Map, Free Membership, Social Platform)
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Buckeye Hunter Hub (home): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/
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Buckeye Hunter Hub Groups (social platform for hunters): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/group/bhh-group/discussion
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Buckeye Hunter Hub “About” (mission + what you get): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/about
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