Applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 The drawing for 2026 black bear harvest authorizations will occur in February. Turkey ...

Wisconsin will issue a record-high 15,245 bear hunting licenses for the 2026 season. The decision aims to reduce the black bear population in certain areas and meet hunter demand. The statewide ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has published preliminary 2025 bear season results. This fall, bear hunters harvested 3,724 bears during the 35-day season. The 2025 bear season ran from ...