Coot season in Wisconsin runs Sep 19 – Feb 13 across 5 DMUs.
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Northern Zone | Falconry | Sep 27 — Nov 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone Open Water Zone | Falconry | Oct 18 — Dec 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone Open Water Zone (500 feet from mainland shore) | Falconry | Oct 18 — Dec 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone Southern Zone | Falconry | Oct 4 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| Zone Southern Zone | Falconry | Oct 18 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Sep 20 — Sep 21 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Jan 9 — Feb 13 | — | — | — |
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Northern Zone | Firearm | Sep 26 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone Open Water Zone | Firearm | Oct 17 — Dec 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone Open Water Zone (500 feet from mainland shore) | Firearm | Oct 18 — Dec 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone Southern Zone | Firearm | Oct 3 — Oct 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone Southern Zone | Firearm | Oct 17 — Dec 6 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 20 | — | — | — |
Coot season in Wisconsin currently runs Sep 19 to Feb 13, across 13 season rows and 5 DMUs, split by weapon (Falconry, Firearm).
The best DMUs for coot 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.