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WisconsinDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Wisconsin.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery/Crossbow Deer Season | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | archery_crossbow | |
| Gun with Disabilities Season | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | firearms | |
| Youth Deer Hunt | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | firearms | |
| 9-Day Gun Deer Season | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 | firearms | |
| Muzzleloader Deer Season | Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Statewide Antlerless Hunt | Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 | firearms |
Archery/Crossbow Deer Season: Statewide archery and crossbow deer season.
Gun with Disabilities Season: Gun season for hunters with disabilities. Statewide.
Youth Deer Hunt: Statewide youth deer hunt weekend.
9-Day Gun Deer Season: Primary Wisconsin firearm deer season — 9-day gun.
Muzzleloader Deer Season: Statewide muzzleloader deer season.
Statewide Antlerless Hunt: Statewide antlerless-only firearm hunt. antlerless only
Metro Subunits + Select Farmland Counties
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery/Crossbow — Extended Metro/Farmland | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 | archery_crossbow |
Archery/Crossbow — Extended Metro/Farmland: Extended archery season in metro subunits and select farmland counties through Jan 31.
Select Farmland Units
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Hunt — Farmland Units | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | firearms |
Holiday Hunt — Farmland Units: Holiday hunt in select Farmland management units only.
Whitetail Deer source: dnr.wisconsin.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season | Sep 12, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | any | |
| Spring Turkey Youth Hunt | Apr 11, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Season: Fall turkey statewide season (concurrent with archery deer opener).
Spring Turkey Youth Hunt: Youth turkey hunt kicks off spring season.
Statewide — Period A
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period A | Apr 15, 2027 – Apr 21, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period A: Permit required. Application deadline was Dec 10, 2025. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period B
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period B | Apr 22, 2027 – Apr 28, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period B: Spring turkey Period B. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period C
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period C | Apr 29, 2027 – May 5, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period C: Spring turkey Period C. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period D
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period D | May 6, 2027 – May 12, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period D: Spring turkey Period D. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period E
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period E | May 13, 2027 – May 19, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period E: Spring turkey Period E. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period F
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period F | May 20, 2027 – May 26, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period F: Spring turkey Period F — final period. bearded turkey only
Zones 1-5
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Extended Season — Zones 1-5 | Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | any |
Fall Turkey Extended Season — Zones 1-5: Extended fall turkey in Zones 1-5.
Turkey source: dnr.wisconsin.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Wisconsin state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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