Jan 3
| ACH Sweep notice
| Due to the final week of the calendar year, the ACH sweep on your account will be "split" into two separate sweeps, both occuring on January 3. Add these two sweeps together to determine the full amount.
- Sales from Dec 24-30 will sweep on Jan 3
- Sales from Dec 31 will also sweep on Jan 3
- Sales from Jan 1 – Jan 6 will resume normal sweep on Jan 10
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Jan 6-31
| Extended Archery Deer Season (select deer management units only)
| The regular archery season closes on January 5, but there is an extention to the archery/crossbow season for select units across the state. Hunters are allowed to use their archery or crossbow licenses and any unused harvest authorizations to hunt in those select units. SELECT HERE for the map of participating extended archery units. |
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Feb 8
| Sturgeon Spearing Season begins
| Sturgeon Spearing begins on Lakes Winnebago, Poygan, Winnecone & Butte des Morts. The season will conclude in 16 days or until any of the pre-determined harvest caps are reached for each lake.
Note: The deadline to purchase a Winnebago Sturgeon Spearing license was October 31, 2024. There is no purchase deadline for the Upriver sturgeon spearing license (if awarded a permit). |
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March 1
| 2025 Licenses go on sale
| 2025 licenses go on sale March 1, one month before the new license year starts on April 1. A 2025 license is valid immediately after purchase. NOTE: 2024 licenses are still valid until March 31, 2025.
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March 7
| ACH sweep notice
| The new 2025 licenses go on sale on March 1. The final week of sales for the 2025 season is February 25-March 3. As a result, the ACH sweep on your account will be "split" into two separate sweeps, both occuring on March 7. Add these two sweeps together to determine the full amount for the week.
- Sales from Feb 25 – Feb 28 will sweep on March 7
- Sales from March 1 – March 3 will sweep on March 7
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March 17- 22
| Bonus Spring Turkey harvest authorizations on Sale: HOW MANY ARE LEFT?
Monday, March 17: Zone 1 only Tuesday, March 18: Zone 2 only Wednesday, March 19: Zone 3 only Thursday, March 20: Zone 4 only Friday, March 21: Zone 5 (6 and 7 sold out) Saturday, March 22: All Zones with permits remaining
| The Bonus harvest authorizations will not show up on your Go Wild terminal until exactly 10am each sale day. The first week of sales are organized so that each zone is sold on a specific day (see schedule to the left). Once that week is completed, the remaining permits will go on sale for any zones that still have them.
Customers must be in person during the sale and cannot purchase for anyone else, except parents/guardians my purchase for minor children. TIP: Recommend customers purchase any other licenses before the 10am sale starts. this will free up more time to sell the bonus turkey harvest authorizations once the sale begins.
SELECT HERE for sales instructions, or SELECT HERE to go to the Turkey information page. |
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April 1
| 2025 Licenses are required.
| 2025 licenses go on sale March 1, but are required to be carried on this date. A 2025 license purchased prior to April 1 will be valid immediately after purchase.
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April 12-13
| Spring Turkey Youth Hunt
| Spring Turkey permits issued for ANY spring 2025 time period may be used, but youth hunters are limited to the turkey management ZONE stated on their permit. A youth who does not fill their permit during the 2-day youth hunt may use it during the regular season in the time and unit specified.
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April 16-22
| Spring Turkey Time Period A
| Turkey hunters need a turkey license, stamp and harvest authorization. The turkey license and stamp is included in a Patron license. SELECT HERE to visit the Turkey page for more info.
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April 23-29
| Spring Turkey Time Period B
| Turkey hunters need a turkey license, stamp and harvest authorization. The turkey license and stamp is included in a Patron license. SELECT HERE to visit the Turkey page for more info.
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April 30-
May 6
| Spring Turkey Time Period C
| Turkey hunters need a turkey license, stamp and harvest authorization. The turkey license and stamp is included in a Patron license. SELECT HERE to visit the Turkey page for more info.
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May 3
| Open Water Fishing Season opens
| The first Saturday in May is the opener for general open water fishing season. Hook and line fishing for many fish species on many Wisconsin waters begins on that day. However, to better manage Wisconsin fisheries, season dates are often specific to the species of fish as well as the water body. Customers should check their regulations.
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May 7-13
| Spring Turkey Time Period D
| Turkey hunters need a turkey license, stamp and harvest authorization. The turkey license and stamp is included in a Patron license. SELECT HERE to visit the Turkey page for more info.
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May 14-20
| Spring Turkey Time Period E
| Turkey hunters need a turkey license, stamp and harvest authorization. The turkey license and stamp is included in a Patron license. SELECT HERE to visit the Turkey page for more info.
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May 21-27
| Spring Turkey Time Period F
| Turkey hunters need a turkey license, stamp and harvest authorization. The turkey license and stamp is included in a Patron license. SELECT HERE to visit the Turkey page for more info.
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May 26
| HOLIDAY - DNR Service Centers closed
| DNR Service Centers will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The DNR Call Center remains open from 7am-10pm.
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May 31
| Deadline for Elk Application
| Customers have until 11:59pm on May 31 to apply. The application product will be removed from GoWild after that. Those who applied earlier in the year can still make changes until the May 31 deadline. Customers can make the change online or by calling the DNR Call Center at 1-888-936-7463. SELECT HERE to visit the Permit Applications page.
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June 7-8
| FREE Fun Weekend
| FREE Fishing - No fishing license or stamps are needed to fish Wisconsin waters for both residents and nonresidents. All other fishing regulations still apply. FREE State Park admittance - All state park vehicle admission sticker fees on all DNR-owned properties are waived. FREE State Trail use - All state trail pass fees on all DNR-owned state trails are waived and cooperatively-run state trails also may waive fees. FREE ATV/UTV riding on public trails - ATV registration and trail pass fees are waived. |
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July 1
| Federal Duck Stamp available
| You will provide a temporary receipt for the customer while the stamp will be sent via US Mail. Youth under 16 do not need state or Federal waterfowl stamps. IMPORTANT: Voids can only be done same day. SELECT HERE for more info.
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July 4
| HOLIDAY - DNR Service Centers closed
| DNR Service Centers will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The DNR Call Center remains open
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