The Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club is the official state record-keeper for big-game hunting. It keeps the trophy records for whitetail deer, black bears, elk and gray wolves – each in several categories.

Officials in Wisconsin have held a regulated hunting season for white-tailed deer since 1851, just three years after statehood. It has varied greatly over the decades, including closed seasons, rules ...

While Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season has ended, hunting remains open through January 2026 with other opportunities. Those include muzzleloader, statewide antlerless-only, holiday antlerless-only ...

As the largest demographic of deer hunters ages and opts out, concerns grow about the ability to control Wisconsin's increasing deer population.

Sales of Wisconsin deer hunting licenses have declined over the last decade, part of a drop in participation in the state and nation. Combined with changes in regulations, including the elimination of ...

(WLUK) -- Deer hunters can make a difference this season by helping stock food pantry shelves. The Wisconsin DNR's Deer Donation program offers a way for hunters to donate their venison to food ...

The 2025-26 Wisconsin white-tailed deer hunting seasons will feature antlerless deer permits in all management units and, keeping with the recent trend, more of the state than ever will have extended ...