Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Follow these instructions or use our picture-guide tutorial to make your Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization selection from your online account: If you cannot access your online account, you may visit an open DNR service center or license agent to complete your selection for a $2 processing fee. You may print this carcass tag from your DNR account on-line, get a printed copy at your local WDNR Service Center, or visit a license agent which will require a $2 processing fee. Hunters will need to know the deer management zone and unit in which they intend to hunt. Interested hunters can purchase authorizations starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16 online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. DNR customer service centers, including counter sales, remain closed. There is an unlimited supply of free antlerless deer carcass tags available for CWD units (limit 4 per hunter per day) from deer registration stations, participating license vendors and DNR Service Centers. If you have not had the chance to get your license in advance, you can purchase one after you select the bonus antlerless harvest authorization in Go Wild. Bonus authorizations are $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. The board made the decision as part of approving harvest levels and tags for antlerless deer this fall. Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Hunters can choose to purchase additional antlerless harvest authorizations to accompany their deer hunting license. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m., on. Bonus authorizations are sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2021 deer hunting season ends. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16 online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. Monitoring from 2018 to 2021 found evidence that deer fed on 96 percent of tree stands in the county. Be safe. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Last year, hunters killed 8 percent fewer deer during the nine-day gun-deer season. There will be no January 2023 hunt in the TB area. Bayfield County is seeking to maintain its deer herd as population estimates have varied widely in the county over the last decade. In its simplest form, this means that as deer numbers increase, more antlerless harvest authorizations are issued to help manage herd growth. Hunters will need to know the deer management zone and unit in which they intend to hunt. Hunters will need to know thedeer management zone and unitin which they intend to hunt. For questions or comments, contact WPRs Audience Services at 1-800-747-7444, email listener@wpr.org or use our Listener Feedback form. The cost is $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. Not all deer management units and/or land types will have harvest authorizations available. 2023 by Wisconsin Public Radio, a service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It's capturing diversity and variability in culture and so we do see some different approaches.". As a reminder, Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations are now available for distribution. DNR Customer Service Representatives are also available to assist you 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily by calling 1-888-936-7463. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2010 deer management unit designations map, 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations booklet, Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts. Since 2000, hunters have donated more than 63,000 deer and 2.8 million pounds of venison to this program. Even so, Pat Quaintance, vice chair of the county's deer advisory council, said there's been a noticeable decrease in the deer population. Bonus authorizations are $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. If you haven't had the chance to get your license in advance, GoWild can help you purchase one after you select the Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization. For a list of units with bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords "bonus availability." Bonus tags will be sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2016 deer hunting season ends. Editor's Note: A previous version of this press release
Contact(s): Bob Nack, DNR big game section chief, 608-264-6137August 13, 2019. Customers may also take this opportunity to purchase their deer hunting license in advance of the bonus antlerless harvest authorization sale, saving themselves time. Nineteen regular deer management units will not have any antlerless tags available for sale this year to encourage herd growth. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, are available for purchase in all deer management units (DMUs) for the 2022 season. Sales will continue until sold out or until the 2014 deer hunting season ends. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Bonus authorizations are $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available Communications Specialist will respond to you. 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To purchase a bonus antlerless harvest authorization, click the "Buy Licenses" button from the dashboard to open the sales catalog - from there, find the Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization at the very top of the list. Every gun and archery deer hunting license will include an antlerless carcass tag valid for units designated as Herd Control or Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The board rejected the DNR's proposal in favor of the county's recommendation. Fish for Wisconsin's four inland trout species through May 5. Click on BUY LICENSES. Where available, bonus antlerless harvest authorizations may be purchased at the rate of one harvest authorization, per person, per day until the unit is sold out or the hunting season ends. Bonus permits will go on sale starting August 15th. The board's chair, Greg Kazmierski, said theres a growing disparity in deer harvested on public and private land. Chatwith customer service M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. There's an opportunity to fish at every turn in Wisconsin. Florence County has been seeking to increase its deer population. Bonus authorization are sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2020 deer hunting season ends. Please note that customers who enter the site after the randomization that occurs at 10 a.m. will be added to the end of a "virtual" line in the order in which they arrive. A list of units with bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase is available on the DNR website here. To purchase a bonus antlerless harvest authorization, click the "Buy Licenses" button from the dashboard to open the sales catalog. Sales will continue until sold out or until the hunting season ends. Each county has a limited number available, and they are sold on a first come-first served basis. The first three days of bonus sales are management zone-specific and will be available as follows: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, state office buildings are closed to the public until further notice. If hunters are planning to hunt in any of the twelve state parks that require access permits for deer hunting, they should plan accordingly, as many units will sell out quickly. Hunters can also call the toll-free DNR Customer Service Call Center 1-888-WDNR INFo (1-888-936-7463) anytime between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days per week and speak to an operator who either will have the answer or can access it quickly. Florence County has been seeking to increase its deer population. Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:11 AM PDT MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is beginning to sell Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations prior to the. The report found reducing the county's deer population would lower the severity of effectson the county forest, which provides a major source of revenue for the county in the form of timber sales. This allows for greater harvest opportunities where deer are abundant and a more conservative harvest where deer are fewer in number. The three DMUs without bonus harvest authorizations available are Forest County and the Forest Management Zone portions of Marinette and Oconto counties. Each day at 9:45 a.m., an online queuing system will be put in place to manage volume. Keep updated on the latest news and information. The $2 herd control and Earn-a-buck antlerless deer carcass tags may also be used in the CWD units. (Visit dnr.wi.gov, and search "armed forces hunting" for military exceptions ). A deer license can also be issued at a special price for new buyers which is $5. MADISON, Wis. - The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations (formerly known as tags) will be available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. through the Go Wild website and license sales locations. Tags and permits will be sold at the rate of one per person per day. Other zones will go on sale throughout the week. General questions seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Confidentially report suspected wildlife, recreational, and environmental violations. Details on changes to DNR programs and services and links to resources in Wisconsin. "And I think that simply reflects that it's a big zone. Refer to the 2021 Farmland (Zone 2) map to see how many harvest authorizations are issued for the deer management unit(s) you intend to hunt. Deer populations throughout Wisconsin are regulated based on a variable antlerless harvest quota. "All it has succeeded in doing by issuing too many antlerless tags year after year on public land is to create a deer desert on a lot of the public lands and a large class of disgruntled and discouraged hunters," said Jim Johannes, a McFarland resident. The first three days of bonus sales are management zone-specific, and the fourth day is open to all zones: As a reminder,a Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization is included with each deer hunting license purchase in units that offer them. The board largely adopted harvest and permit recommendations put forth by the DNR. Hunters in two northern Wisconsin counties will be able to harvest fewer deer this fall after the state Natural Resources Board voted to reduce the number of doe tags. Check out our Events Calendar to find a flurry of activities happening all over the state this season. Remember to print your Farmland (Zone 2) harvest authorizations so that you have the number ready when you register your harvest. Bonus tags cost $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 10 and 11. You may print this carcass tag from your DNR account on-line, get a printed copy at your local WDNR Service Center, or visit a license agent which will require a $2 processing fee. Hunters will need to know the deer management zone, unit, and determine whether they will hunt on public or private land in order to make their purchase. MADISON, Wis. - The Natural Resources Board Thursday approved the final 2020 deer season structure and antlerless harvest authorization levels. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Wednesday, Aug. 11 announced that bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations will be available for purchase. At 10 a.m. all online users that are on the site will be randomly assigned a number and staged into a virtual queue. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. They will also need to determine whether they will hunt on public or private land to make their purchase. At 10 a.m. all online users that are on the site will be randomly assigned a number and staged into a "virtual" line regardless of the actual time you entered into the system. Hunters are advised to consult the 2008 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations for specific tagging and weapon regulations for the deer management unit or state park in which they plan to hunt. Under the PRODUCT CATALOG heading, the option to receive Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations will appear. MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15online through the Go Wild license portaland atlicense sales locations. Need an expert? To make the online purchasing process easier, the department recommends customers log into their Go Wild account before Aug. 19 to be sure login details are current. Hunters can check for tag or access permit availability on the DNR website. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. Overall, harvest recommendations this year are 4 percent lower than in 2021. The DNR had recommended increasing Florence County's permits on private land from300 to 750 antlerless tags, as well as raising the quota from 160 to 300 antlerless deer. Bonus antlerless deer tags are available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Licenses available August 1; deadline to apply for antlerless permits is September 6. Review the list of units with bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase here or visit dnr.wi.gov and search "bonus availability." Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known astags, are available for purchase in all deer management units (DMUs) for the 2021 season. Units with relatively low numbers of available tags can be expected to sell out quickly. The agency reviews them and may make their own changes before presenting recommendations to the board for approval, which can accept or adjust harvest levels. Hunters must select the unit and land type (public or private) where they plan to fill their Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations. There is no advantage for customers who enter the site before 9:45 a.m. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021 Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization selection is now open. Each day at 9:45 a.m., an online queuing system will be put in place to manage volume. Harvest Authorizations can be purchased until sold out or the season ends. Sales will continue Monday, August 23 for both odd and even numbered units for all remaining tags. The 2022 bonus antlerless harvest authorization sale begins Aug. 15. online through the Go Wild license portal, Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts. Aug.18-All zones are available. These units had been excluded from an October antlerless deer hunt in 2008 because hunters in these units had met a 2:1 antlerless to antlered deer harvest ratio over the previous two seasons. Anyone who has not had the chance to get a license in advance can purchase one after selecting the bonus antlerless harvest authorization in Go Wild. With less than two months until the archery opener on Sept. 18, many Wisconsin deer hunters have already purchased their hunting license for the 2021 season. For more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin, visit the DNR webpage here. Although harvest authorizations will not be weapon or season-specific, they will be unit and land-type (public or private) specific. Antlerless deer carcass tags in HC and EAB units are available in unlimited numbers at $2 each. Deer population levels vary throughout the state, and antlerless harvest opportunities vary by management zone. "And so trying to stay ahead of that, the department was recommending a higher permit level.". There is no advantage for customers who enter the site before 9:45 a.m. We strongly encourage you to purchase harvest authorizations online. Some units will offer more than one antlerless deer harvest authorization with each deer license. View Comments. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. MADISON, Wis. - The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations (formerly known as tags) will be available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. through the Go Wild website and license sales locations. When you access GoWild, follow the prompts until you reach your personalized dashboard. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. Monday at gowild.wi.gov and at license sales. Those tags go on sale Aug. 15. ", Kazmierski said the board and DNR had more work to do with county deer advisory councils, calling some recommendations "misguided.". Need an expert? Follow the prompts to complete checkout to obtain your Farmland (Zone 2) harvest authorization. The DNR recommendations for seasons and quota permits came from CDACs and were supported by DNR. THIS MORNING through the Go Wild website and license sales locations. . Get your license today. Then log into your Go Wild account to select the unit and land type for your authorizations. If you haven't had the chance to get your license in advance, Go Wild can help you purchase one after you select the Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization. Visit dnr.wi.govand click on the email icon near the bottom of the page for "subscribe for updates for DNR topics," then follow the prompts and select a list of your choice. You can learn more here: MADISON - Antlerless deer (bonus) carcass tags for regular deer management units, and hunting access permits for state park deer management units go on sale starting Aug. 21. They will also need to determine whether they will hunt on public or private land to make their purchase. The Dec. 1-10 muzzleloader hunt immediately follows the nine-day season and leads to the statewide four-day, Dec. 11-14, antlerless deer hunt. Need an expert? MADISON - Following the traditional nine-day deer hunting season several deer hunting opportunities remain. At purchase, you will be asked to identify the deer management zone and unit and whether you want the harvest authorization valid for public or private lands. 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