MADISON – In its fourth year, the first-time buyer license continues to provide an opportunity to explore Wisconsin’s outdoors at a reduced price.
Successful first-time deer hunters are also reminded to fill out a first deer certificate to commemorate their hunt. A printable certificate will be sent to the email address provided.
Certain resident hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses are available for as little as $5 for those who have never purchased that same type of license or have not purchased a Wisconsin license authorizing that activity in any of the prior ten years. Certain nonresident licenses are also discounted for first-time buyers.
Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased through the Online Licensing Center on the DNR website, at license sales locations, or by calling toll-free 1-877-WILICENSE (1-877-945-4236).
DNR Customer and Outreach Services staff is available to assist the public online and via phone from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Spanish and Hmong bilingual customer service representatives are also available. Customers may reach customer service at 1-888-WDNR INFo (1-888-936-7463) or by e-mail at csweb@wisconsin.gov. An online chat link is also available.
For more information regarding the first-time license buyer program and first deer certificate, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords “first time buyer” and “first deer certificate.”
