According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources the 2019 gun deer season will start on Saturday November 23 and run through Sunday December 1. The nine-day season will be followed by a muzzleloader season from December 2-8.
The gun deer season is the most popular hunting season in Wisconsin with nearly 600000 deer hunters taking to the woods each year. The nine-day season also marks the beginning of the winter hunting season in the state which runs through the end of February.
Hunters are required to have a valid hunting license and deer tag to hunt deer during the gun deer season. A deer hunting license costs $28 for residents and $160 for non-residents while a deer tag costs $10 for residents and $42 for non-residents. A special antlerless deer license which allows hunters to harvest two antlerless deer in certain areas of the state costs $12 for residents and $20 for non-residents.
In order to help reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking all hunters to submit samples from any deer they harvest during the gun deer season. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer elk and moose. The disease is believed to be spread through contact with contaminated soils or water or through the exchange of body fluids.
Hunters can submit samples by taking their deer to a CWD sampling station or by dropping off the head of their deer at a participating meat processor or taxidermist. A list of CWD sampling stations and participating meat processors and taxidermists can be found on the Wisconsin DNR website.
The 2019 gun deer season is sure to be a memorable one so make sure you get out and enjoy it!
When does gun deer season start in Wisconsin?
The nine-day gun deer season starts on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
In what units is the deer hunting season length measured?
The deer hunting season is measured in days.
How many days long is the gun deer season in Wisconsin?
The gun deer season in Wisconsin is nine days long.
When does the gun deer season begin each year in Wisconsin?
The gun deer season begins on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
When is the earliest date on which the gun deer season can start in Wisconsin?
The earliest date on which the gun deer season can start in Wisconsin is the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
When is the latest date on which the gun deer season can start in Wisconsin?
The latest date on which the gun deer season can start in Wisconsin is the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
How often does the gun deer season start on the same day each year in Wisconsin?
The gun deer season starts on the same day each year in Wisconsin.
What is the opening day of the gun deer season in Wisconsin?
The opening day of the gun deer season in Wisconsin is the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
What day of the week does gun deer season start on in Wisconsin?
Gun deer season in Wisconsin starts on Saturday.
On what day of the week does Thanksgiving fall?
This year Thanksgiving falls on Thursday.
Does the gun deer season start on the same day every year?
Yes the gun deer season starts on the same day every year.
What is the duration of the gun deer season in Wisconsin?
The gun deer season in Wisconsin lasts for nine days.
How many weekends does the gun deer season include?
The gun deer season in Wisconsin includes two weekends.
What is the average length of the gun deer season in Wisconsin?
The average length of the gun deer season in Wisconsin is nine days.
Is the gun deer season in Wisconsin longer or shorter than the average deer hunting season in other states?
The gun deer season in Wisconsin is shorter than the average deer hunting season in other states.
