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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *Aug. 29, 2025
*Contact: *DNR Office of Communications
[email protected]

Get Ready For Hunting Seasons Opening In September

 

Two people, an adult man and a child, hunting in a field as the sun rises.

Hunters are encouraged to double-check season dates and that they have acquired all necessary licenses and stamps before going out for a hunt. / Photo Credit: Eugene Hester, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state.

There are six dates throughout September when seasons open. Hunters are encouraged to double-check season dates [ [link removed] ] and that they have acquired all necessary licenses and stamps before going out for a hunt.

*Sept. 1*


* Common gallinule
* Early Canada goose
* Early teal
* Mourning dove
* Rail
* Snipe

*Sept. 3*


* Bear (Zones C, E and F with aid of bait, with all other legal methods not using dogs; Zones A, B and D with aid of dogs only)

*Sept. 10*


* Bear (with aid of dogs, bait and all other legal methods)

*Sept. 13*


* Cottontail rabbit (Northern Zone)
* Deer (archery and crossbow)
* Ruffed grouse (Zone A)
* Squirrels (gray and fox)
* Turkey

*Sept. 16*


* Regular goose (Northern, Southern and Mississippi River zones)

*Sept. 20*


* Youth waterfowl
* Woodcock

*Sept. 27*


* Duck (Northern Zone)

The DNR also reminds hunters of mobile-friendly online resources, including hunting regulations, season dates, hunting hours and more, available on the DNR’s Hunting webpage [ [link removed] ]. Hunters can find information on species population levels and hunting opportunities on the DNR’s fall hunting forecasts [ [link removed] ].

A list of public lands open to hunting is available using the Public Access Lands webpage [ [link removed] ]. This web resource lets hunters plan their next adventure from the comfort of their home.

The Fields and Forest Lands Interactive Game Bird Hunting Tool [ [link removed] ] provides hunters information on managed dove fields, as well as habitat for hunting ruffed grouse and woodcock.

As Wisconsin’s most popular hunting seasons ramp up, it’s important for all hunters to do their part to keep Wisconsin a safe place to hunt by following these firearm safety rules:


* T - Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
* A - Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
* B - Be certain of your target, what’s before it and what’s beyond it.
* K - Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must have a hunter education certification to purchase a hunting license unless hunting under the Mentored Hunting Law [ [link removed] ]. Learn more about safe hunting in Wisconsin and register to take a hunter education course on the DNR's Hunting Safety webpage [ [link removed] ].

The DNR wishes all hunters a safe and successful hunting season.







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