Licenses/Seasons
Name 4 ways a resident deer hunter can show proof of their license while afield?
1. Department approved PDF saved to electronic device.
2. Paper copy or reprint
3. GoWild Conservation Card
4. Authenticated WI Driver's License.
Regulations (See page. 8)
https://dnr.wi.gov/goWild/conservationCard.html
Years ago it was the "backtag" and "carcass tag".
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/documents/deer4page.pdf 1942-back tag-2016-no back tag
Any deer with both antlers less than three inches in length is considered an __________?
ANTLERLESS DEER
See Page 4, definitions
Note: Male fawns are commonly referred to as button buck, nubbin, nubber, spike buck.
Follow-up question: Is it legal to harvest an albino deer, piebald deer, spotted fawn, velvet antlers?
When is a hunter required to have their deer registered by?
5PM THE DAY AFTER RECOVERY - In the DMU harvested or an adjoining DMU.
See pg 12
The type of pattern that is required for your blaze orange or pink on your ground blind if the blind is placed on DNR owned or managed lands?
SOLID
See page. 27/28
Do ground Blinds need to meet this requirement on County, Private, or Federal lands?
Deer meat, commonly referred to as venison, that is cut and wrapped may be transported where in the state?
ANYWHERE IN WISCONSIN
See page 12
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/carcass.html
Follow up question: Who is the authority that provides guidance on whether meat from a deer that tests CWD positive is safe to eat?
See page 14
Where are student licenses sold?
INPERSON: DNR SERVICE CENTER OR LICENSE AGENT
See page 8
https://dnr.wi.gov/GoWild/nonresident.html
Follow up: What documents must be shown at time of purchase?
Lands open to hunting that are owned, under easement to, or leased by federal, state, county, or municipal government. Managed Forest Law lands, Forest Crop law lands, public utilities lands, and lands acquired with State stewardship funds that are open to the public are called _________.
PUBLIC-ACCESS LANDS
See page 4, definitions
What harvest authorization land type is required to harvest an antlerless deer on these lands?
What lands are open to the public but don't allow hunting?
What unique, department assigned number must a hunter provide to register a deer over the phone?
HARVEST AUTHORIZATION NUMBER, COUNTY CODE
See page 12
Note: County codes are the first 3 letters of each county. For example, for Adams County, enter
A-D-A by pressing “232.” Additional prompts will separate counties with the same spelling.
• See county code list online
Follow up question: Which of the 3 harvest authorization numbers is valid for the 2022 Deer season? 1806047885, 1906046881, 2206442882
What is the minimum barrel length for a legal deer hunting handgun?
No minimum.
See page 4-5
Follow up question: What is the minimum length restrictions for shotgun and rifle length?
How do I have my deer tested if I intend to make a shoulder or European mount?
A deer that will be shoulder-mounted can still be tested for CWD. The deer should be registered, then taken to your taxidermist for caping and skull capping. The caped head can then be brought to a sampling station. Please remember to follow all sample preservation guidelines.
A European mount can be brought to a staffed sampling station that will remove the lymph nodes for sampling, allowing the skull to stay with the hunter. Call ahead to ensure the station will be staffed at the time you plan to arrive.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/registersample.html
Follow up question: When will the replacement HA be issued? Is CWD sampling required in Wisconsin?
In Outagamie county when is the last day a hunter can shoot a deer with their bow?
January 31st - EXTENDED Late Archery Season
See page 10 & 11
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates
Map found on page 11 in the regulations
When is a hunter required to validate their harvest authorization and affix the harvest authorization to the deer in the field or affix the harvest authorization when the deer is left unattended?
NEVER TO ALL
See Page 5
Note: Tagging/Validation chronology in WI.
After a successful harvest on public lands, what deer parts can be left in the field?
ENTRAILS
See page 12
Note: It is legal to quarter you deer in the field prior to registration.
What rules must a legal group deer hunting party follow?
See page 13.
Can an unlicensed individual accompany a hunter in the field? Can they assist in the hunt by "driving deer"?
If an individual possesses a Gun Deer License but does not have an open harvest authorization can they participate in legal group hunting?
Where allowed, when is the first time an individual can place bait for the purpose of hunting deer in 2022?
MIDNIGHT THE DAY BEFORE THE START OF THE ARCHERY SEASON (12am, Sept 16)
See page. 13
Note: Baiting/Feeding Ban Expiration Dates (internal use only)
http://intranet.dnr.state.wi.us/int/land/wildlife/document/CWD/baitfeed.pdf
Follow up question: Can an individual use an automatic, mechanical or gravity feeder to bait or feed deer?
What types of weapons can a Gun Deer License holder use to harvest a deer during the regular 9 day gun deer season and Muzzleloader Season?
GUN DEER: Bow, Crossbow, shotgun, handgun, muzzleloader, rifle
MUZZLELOADER; muzzleloader, crossbow, bow
See page 10
Note: Lesser weapons Law; noted on page 5
What types of Antlerless Harvest Authorizations are there? Once they are issued, they are specific to what variables?
Most common: Farmland Zone 2, Metro Sub-unit, Bonus, Junior, Free Farmer Bonus.
Others: Replacement CWD, DMAP, AG Damage, CWD Surveillance.
ZONE, DMU, LAND TYPE, THE INDIVIDUAL?
Pg. 10, 12, 13, 14
Note: use of authorization exceptions for certain disabled hunters and qualified US Armed Forces members. Exceptions for group hunting, mentor hunting, youth hunts.
Metro authorization info https://widnr.widen.net/s/pqfb7gdbrg/pub-wm-260-2021
Deer Harvest Authorization Poster: https://sp.dnr.enterprise.wistate.us/org/ec/Bureau-CS/2022%20Deer%20Season%20Maps/Wisconsin%20Deer%20Harvest%20Authorizations%20Poster%20(PUB%20WM-668-2022).pdf
When a hunter uses the wrong HA to register a deer what can we do to help?
The correct registration must be completed before the incorrect registration will be removed! Use staff in office or send AR for Game Reg invalidation.
http://intranet.dnr.state.wi.us/int/caer/cs/documents/GameReg%20(Report-%20Edit).pdf
Follow up question: What if the hunter doesn't have a harvest authorization on file for the animal they trying to register?
What must a crossbow be before it can be transported or possessed in a vehicle?
UNLOADED (BOLT REMOVED) if cocked; Or un-cocked.
See page 5
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/documents/2011_Wis_ACT_51.pdf
Exceptions for Disabled permit holder with SFV privileges when in stationary vehicle.
If a hunter owns 80 contiguous acres of private land how much bait can they place on that property?
4 GALLONS TOTAL, 2 GALLONS PER SITE
See page 12
Follow up question; How far do the bait sites need to be away from one another? Can I place bait for someone else?
A Patron License holder selects Pierce County for Farmland Zone 2 antlerless authorizations. During which hunts/deer seasons is this harvest authorization valid?
ALL DEER SEASONS: Archery, crossbow, regular 9-Day, December Antlerless Hunt, Antlerless Holiday Hunt, Extended Archery, Muzzleloader, metro sub-unit hunts/seasons.
(Exceptions: Special hunts; disabled hunt, youth hunt, based on age and disabled permit status)
See page 10 & 11 for season info and authorization use
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/dates.html
Follow up question: Will the customer be offered free metro Harvest authorizations for Pierce?
A Class A disabled permit holder can use what type of harvest authorization to shoot a deer anywhere in the state? How many of these harvest authorizations can be used statewide? Are they land type specific?
FARMLAND ZONE 2
1 PER DEER LICENSE
DURING THE REGULAR DEER SEASONS, YES. DURING THE DISABLED DEER HUNT, NO
In addition to reporting through Game Reg online and the Game Reg touch tone phone service, where else can a hunter get their deer registered?
BY VISITING A REGISTRATION STATION WHO HAS A COMPUTER OR PHONE LINE AVAILABLE
See Page 7
Note: If unsuccessful on the phone in system the caller will we transferred to a CSR in CARES.
If an individual is found to be shining during these hours from Sept. 15- December 31st, they could be liable for a citation.
10PM-7AM
See page 5
Follow up: An individual is also in violation if they possess this while shinning?
A deer is harvested in a CWD affected county, where can the whole deer be transported to in WI?
1. Within CWD affected counties
- or -
2. to a county adjacent to a CWD affected county
- or -
3. to a licensed taxidermist/ meat processor anywhere in the state within 72 hours of the deer being registered.
See page 12
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/carcass.html
Follow up question: A deer is harvested in a CWD affected county, if the whole deer is transported into these two counties, ______ , _______ , the transporter is required by law to take the deer to a licensed taxidermist or meat processor within 72 hours of being registered?