Bear season in Wisconsin runs Sep 3 – Oct 13 across 104 DMUs.
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 101 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 102 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 103 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 104 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 105 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 106 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 107 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 108 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 109 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 110 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 111 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 112 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 113 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 114 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 115 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 116 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 117 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 118 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 119 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 120 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 121 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 122 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 123 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 124 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
| DMU 125 | General | Sep 3 — Oct 7 | — | — | — |
+ 73 more
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Firearm | Sep 9 — Sep 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone B | Firearm | Sep 9 — Sep 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone C | Firearm | Sep 9 — Oct 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone D | Firearm | Sep 9 — Sep 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone E | Firearm | Sep 9 — Oct 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone F | Firearm | Sep 9 — Oct 13 | — | — | — |
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Hound Hunting | Sep 16 — Oct 6 | — | — | — |
| Zone A | Hound Hunting | Oct 7 — Oct 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone B | Hound Hunting | Sep 16 — Oct 6 | — | — | — |
| Zone B | Hound Hunting | Oct 7 — Oct 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone D | Hound Hunting | Sep 16 — Oct 6 | — | — | — |
| Zone D | Hound Hunting | Oct 7 — Oct 13 | — | — | — |
Bear season in Wisconsin currently runs Sep 3 to Oct 13, across 110 season rows and 104 DMUs, split by weapon (Rifle, Firearm, Hound Hunting).
The best DMUs for bear in Wisconsin depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per DMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Wisconsin seasons, public land, and license.