DNR announces the beginning of September hunting season

MADISON, Wis. -- Fall is near and The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced September opening hunting days.

These are six dates throughout September when seasons open. Hunters are encouraged to double-check season dates and they have acquired all necessary licenses and stamps before going out.

Sept. 1

• Common gallinule
• Early Canada goose
• Early teal
• Mourning dove
• Rail
• Snipe

Sept. 4

• Bear

Sept 14

• Cottontail rabbit (northern zone)
• Deer (Archery and Crossbow)
• Ruffed grouse (Zone A)
• Squirrels
• Turkey
• Youth waterfowl

Sept 16.

• Regular goose

Sept. 21

• Duck (Northern zone)
• Woodcock

Sept. 28

• Duck (Southern zone)

The DNR also reminds hunters of mobile-friendly online resources, including hunting regulations, season dates, hunting hours and more available on the DNR's Hunting website.

A list of public lands available to hunting is available using the Public Access Lands website.

Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1973 must have a hunter education certification to purchase a hunting license unless hunting under the Mentored Hunting Law.

More information about safe hunting can be found on the DNR website .

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