WI Bear Hunting

Wisconsin Bear Season 2026 by DMU

Bear season in Wisconsin runs Sep 3 – Oct 13 across 104 DMUs.

110 Seasons3 Weapon Types

Rifle

DMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
DMU 101GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 102GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 103GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 104GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 105GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 106GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 107GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 108GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 109GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 110GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 111GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 112GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 113GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 114GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 115GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 116GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 117GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 118GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 119GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 120GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 121GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 122GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 123GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 124GeneralSep 3Oct 7
DMU 125GeneralSep 3Oct 7

+ 73 more

Firearm

DMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone AFirearmSep 9Sep 15
Zone BFirearmSep 9Sep 15
Zone CFirearmSep 9Oct 13
Zone DFirearmSep 9Sep 15
Zone EFirearmSep 9Oct 13
Zone FFirearmSep 9Oct 13

Hound Hunting

DMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone AHound HuntingSep 16Oct 6
Zone AHound HuntingOct 7Oct 13
Zone BHound HuntingSep 16Oct 6
Zone BHound HuntingOct 7Oct 13
Zone DHound HuntingSep 16Oct 6
Zone DHound HuntingOct 7Oct 13

Bear in Wisconsin: FAQ

When is bear season in Wisconsin?

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).

Where is the best place to hunt bear in Wisconsin?

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.

Plan your Bear hunt in Wisconsin

View DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Wisconsin seasons, public land, and license.

Bear seasons in Wisconsin — offline