Season
Deer · Antlerless-only
WI 2026-27 · statewide
Dec 10 – Dec 13, 2026
What you need to hunt
Special rules during this season
Shooting hours over the season
Times shown against the WI DNR pamphlet reference points — Northern Area at Powers, MI and Southern Area at Sheboygan, WI. Add up to ~20 min at the state's western edge (longitude zones B–F).
- Pheasant season shooting hours begin at 9 a.m. on the first day of pheasant season.
- At Richard Bong State Recreation Area, after Oct. 18, daily shooting hours close at 2 p.m. for all species except waterfowl south of State Hwy. 142 or archery deer hunting.
- Pheasant hours close at noon on weekdays from Oct. 18-Nov. 3 within certain wildlife area properties (noon closure areas).
| Date | Northern Area | Southern Area |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 | 6:51 AM – 4:27 PM | 6:45 AM – 4:35 PM |
| Fri, Dec 11 | 6:52 AM – 4:27 PM | 6:45 AM – 4:35 PM |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 6:53 AM – 4:27 PM | 6:46 AM – 4:35 PM |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 6:53 AM – 4:27 PM | 6:47 AM – 4:35 PM |