Wisconsin’s beloved gun deer season kicks off on November 22, bringing with it updates to the Deer Management Units (DMUs) that hunters need to familiarize themselves with. This year, the northern forest zones have shifted from county-based to habitat-based units, potentially impacting hunting strategies. As of late October, the state has already sold nearly 464,000 hunting licenses, including over 137,000 dedicated to gun hunting, indicating strong enthusiasm among the hunting community.
Safety remains a top priority for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which emphasizes the importance of firearm safety and the necessity of identifying targets correctly to avoid mistakes involving elk and deer. With the new requirement for hunters to register any harvested deer electronically by 5 p.m. the day following their recovery, adhering to updated regulations and ensuring visibility with blaze orange or fluorescent pink gear is crucial for a safe and successful season. A mobile-friendly Online Deer Camp resource is also available to guide hunters on everything from license details to public land maps.
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