DNR Encourages Wisconsin Hunters to Purchase Antlerless Deer Permits for Farmland Zones

Sunday, November 24th, 2024 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Wisconsin deer hunters have an opportunity to reduce the herd size and help their neighbors.

Wisconsin Radio Network, once again this year, the state has a very large whitetail herd, with the highest numbers in farmland zones. DNR deer ecologist Jeff Pritzl says that can have a downside through property damage, crop damage, or deer-vehicle accidents.

Hunters in farmland zones are encouraged to take antlerless deer and to utilize the deer donation program. Pritzl says that can be through the formal program or just personal relationships, to harvest venison for their community and share it.

In general, each deer hunting license authorizes a hunter to kill one buck and at least one doe. Where available, hunters may purchase additional antlerless deer permits for $12 each. The gun deer season runs Saturday through December 1st. 

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