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Conservation Patron License

 ​​WHAT'S INCLUDED?

 

Both Wisconsin residents and non-residents receive the following:

• Gun Deer Hunting License
• Archery License
• Crossbow License
• Small Game License
• Pheasant Stamp
• Annual Fishing License
• Great Lakes Trout Stamp
• Inland Trout Stamp
• Sturgeon Hook & Line Inland
• Sturgeon Hook & Line WI-MI
• Trapping License
• Otter Harvest Authorization
• Fisher Application
• Spring Turkey Application
• Spring Turkey License
• Turkey Stamp
• Fall Turkey License
• Early Goose Permit
• Statewide Regular Goose permit
• State Waterfowl Stamp
• Annual Park Sticker*
• Annual State Park Trail Pass*
• Admission to Heritage Hill State Park*
•Subscription to Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine*


 

* Not included with the Conservation Patron Junior License


 

​WHAT IS THE CONSERVATION PATRON LICENSE?

The Conservation Patron License is a combination license for the avid sportsperson. Purchasing this license offers many different privileges, including licenses, stamps, applications, park admission and more.  The following is a list of all the products a customer will receive when they purchase a Patron License.  It does not include everything.

SELECT HERE for a printable version and price list.

NOTE:  The subscription to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine is not included with the Conservation Patron Junior License or the Conservation Patron Purple Heart License.

Conservation patron holders will receive a redemption voucher with their license document printout to trade in for the physical state park sticker. This voucher can be redeemed at any DNR Service Center, State Park or State Forest.


​WHAT IS THE SPORTS LICENSE AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?

​The Sports License is another combination license that includes three of the most popular licenses available: (Fishing, Small Game, & Deer Gun Hunting)​.  Again, if a customer purchases one of those licenses earlier in the year, the Sports license will not be available in the product list later.  

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:  Why doesn't the Patron License show up in the product list for the customer?

A:  The patron license will not show up if the customer has already purchased an item that is included in the patron license package.  The Patron should be the first license they purchase for the year.  TIP:  Ask the customer if they have purchased any licenses in the current year before the patron. 

Q:  If a customer purchases another license earlier, can they still get a Patron License for that year?

A:  YES.  The DNR does allow customers to "upgrade" their licenses.  The customer must contact the DNR to have the original license invalidated before the Patron license becomes available.

Q:  Which stamp privileges are included with the Patron License?

A:  All five of the State Stamp privileges (Great Lakes Salmon/Trout, Inland Lake Trout, Waterfowl, Turkey, and Pheasant) are included.  Please note:  The FEDERAL Migratory Bird Stamp must be purchased separately

Q:  Does a Conservation Patron License include Crossbow Deer License?

A:  YES.  The Patron includes all three deer license options:  Gun, Archery, and Crossbow.