| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Snowshoe hare | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Snipe | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Bait and Other Legal Methods (No Dogs) · Zones C, E, F | Sep 9, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | General · Fall Turkey | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery and Crossbow (Extended) · Metro Sub-units and Extended Season Counties | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery and Crossbow | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General | Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Cottontail · Northern Zone | Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Ruffed grouse | General · Zone A | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Geese | General · Regular Season · Northern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 |
| Geese | General · Regular + Holiday Hunt · Southern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 |
| Woodcock | General | Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Northern Duck Zone | Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources sources.
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