Wisconsin Waterfowl Seasons Opening Around The State

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons which are now open or opening soon.

Regular Goose Season

The regular goose season opened on September 16th statewide, and the daily bag limit is three Canada geese for the first portion of the season. The daily bag limit increases to five birds in the Southern and Mississippi zones during the holiday hunt. Wisconsin’s regular goose season dates vary by zone, so hunters should know which zone they plan to hunt.

The Regular Canada Goose Season Structure is as follows:

Northern Zone – September 16th to December 16th

Southern Zone – September 16th to October 6th, October 12th to December 1st,  and December 21st to January 9th, 2025

Mississippi Zone – September 16th to October 6th, October 12th to December 1st, and December 21st to January 9th, 2025

Regular Duck Season

The Regular Duck Season Structure is as follows:

Northern Zone – September 21st to November 19th

Southern Zone – September 28th to October 6th, and October 12th to December 1st

Open Water Zone – October 12th to December 10th

More information on Waterfowl Hunting, including How to Find Places to Hunt, Learn to Hunt Opportunities, and Regulations, can be found on the DNR’s Waterfowl Hunting webpage.