The Wisconsin DNR is reminding hunters to get ready for the start of multiple hunting seasons opening this September.
Season dates begin September 1 with mourning dove, teal, Canada goose, rail, snipe, and common gallinule. Bear season opens in early September in various zones, followed by archery and crossbow deer hunting, turkey, ruffed grouse, squirrel, and cottontail rabbit later in the month. Regular goose, youth waterfowl, woodcock, and northern duck seasons also open through September.
Hunters are urged to double-check season dates and make sure they have the required licenses and stamps before heading out. The DNR offers mobile-friendly resources, including regulations, hunting forecasts, and public land information on its website.
As hunting season ramps up, the DNR also stresses firearm safety: Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded, Always point the muzzle in a safe direction, Be certain of your target and beyond, and Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Anyone born after January 1, 1973, must have hunter education certification unless hunting under Wisconsin’s Mentored Hunting Law.
For season dates, safety courses, and regulations, visit the DNR’s Hunting webpage.
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