Duck hunting season data across 13 GMUs in Wisconsin. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Northern Zone | Falconry | Sep 26 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone Open Water Zone | Falconry | Oct 17 — Dec 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone Open Water Zone (500 feet from mainland shore) | including mergansers | Oct 18 — Dec 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone Southern Zone | Falconry | Oct 3 — Oct 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone Southern Zone | Falconry | Oct 17 — Dec 6 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Sep 19 — Sep 20 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Jan 8 — Feb 12 | — | — | — |
| GMU | 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 | — | — | — |
Wisconsin has 13 duck seasons across 5 zones, split by weapon (Firearm, Falconry). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for duck in Wisconsin depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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