Gun deer hunting in Wisconsin peaked in the 1990s at about 700,000 hunters, since then that number has dropped by about 150,000.The Wisconsin DNR is raising concerns about the far-reaching impact if ...

Matt Jefko, 41, wouldn’t wish similar misadventures on anyone. He’s just grateful he’s still enjoying his family and teaching ...

Sales of Wisconsin deer hunting licenses have declined over the last decade, part of a drop in participation in the state and nation. Combined with changes in regulations, including the elimination of ...

As the 2025-26 white-tailed deer hunting seasons begin in Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources is once again reminding hunters to carefully identify their target and avoid shooting an elk.

The Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club is the official state record-keeper for big-game hunting. It keeps the trophy records for whitetail deer, black bears, elk and gray wolves – each in several categories.

Records of Wisconsin governors pursuing wild game go back at least to Gov. George W. Peck (1891-1895). Peck loved duck ...

(WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is fielding questions ahead of the upcoming gun deer season. On Tuesday, the DNR hosted a virtual media briefing to discuss hunting safety ...

The 2025 Wisconsin deer hunting season has begun, with the bow-hunting season having started Sept. 13 and running until Jan. 4, 2006. The gun deer hunting season starts Nov. 22 and ends Nov. 30.

MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - The gun-deer hunting season opened with better numbers than last year despite a similar number of hunters, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported Tuesday. The ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports an increase in the deer population. It’s led to many communities taking steps to limit baiting and feeding, as the ...

A long list of violations from 2022, including missing antlers and sharpshooting without a hunting license, raises questions ...