2026 Wisconsin gun deer hunt; 9-day season runs Nov. 21-29

The 2026 Wisconsin gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 21, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 29.  Register Your Harvest Make sure to register your harvested deer electronically by 5:00 p.m. the day after you recover it. To complete the process, you'll need the unique harvest authorization number for each permit.Proper registration ensures DNR wildlife managers and Citizen Deer Advisory Councils have accurate harvest data to effectively manage Wisconsin’s deer herd.The four options to register a deer are: Online via Go Wild (log into account with username/password – don’t need to know the tag/auth number)Online via GameReg (requires tag/authorization number)Phone: 844-GAME-REG (844-426-3734)In person: At an in-person deer registration locationHunt SafelyIt’s important for all hunters to do their part and keep Wisconsin a safe place to hunt by following the four basic rules of firearm safety, TAB-K: T – Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.A – Always point the muzzle in a safe directio