MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure hunters and rural landowners are aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law for the upcoming deer hunting season. “Good communications between hunters and rural landowners can help ensure a safe and enjoyable hunting season,” said Paul Zimmerman, Farm Bureau’s Executive Director of Governmental Relations.  

EAU CLAIRE – Any hunter now can use a crossbow during any Wisconsin gun deer season, including muzzleloader, under the authority of their gun deer license and gun deer carcass tags, under new rules approved this year that apply to gun seasons only. An archery license still allows hunting only with a bow and arrow,…

MADISON – Whitetails aren’t the only members of the deer family wandering Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Both elk and moose call Wisconsin home and could be mistaken for a deer if hunters don’t take the time to be sure of their target and what’s beyond. Elk and moose are both protected species in Wisconsin.

MADISON – A $5 first-time buyer’s license for Wisconsin residents makes it easier than ever for family and friends to join in Wisconsin’s hunting, fishing and trapping traditions.

MADISON – Seventy-five years ago, deer and other wildlife were still a rare sight in many parts of Wisconsin and the United States. Despite being in the midst of the Great Depression, U.S. Congress members came together to lay the financial foundation for conserving and restoring wildlife.