MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin deer hunters are being asked for their input on the 2026 deer season.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public feedback on deer harvest quotas, season structure and management goals through Wisconsin’s Citizen Deer Advisory Councils. Each council meets annually to review herd health, harvest data and local concerns like crop damage.
This year includes new habitat‑based management units in the northern forest and updated metro subunits in the southeast.
Online input opens runs through April 12, with in‑person meetings scheduled statewide later this month. More info can be found on the DNR’s website.