Wisconsin Bird Hunting

Seasons Span September 14 – January 5, 2025

Resident License Fees:

$18

Non-Resident License Fees:

$90
5-Day $60

Special Permits:

Pheasant Stamp $10

State Drought Monitor – Upland hunting conditions are often highly dependent upon moisture for both habitat production and bird survival.

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*prior to hunting, always verify all local rules and regulations with the appropriate state agencies because these laws are continually changing and are often area specific



Ring-Necked Pheasant

Wisconsin Ring-Necked Pheasant Season

October 19 – January 5, 2025

Limits: 1 per day, 2 per day after opening weekend

Bobwhite Quail

Wisconsin Bobwhite Quail Season

October 19 – December 11, 2024

Limits: 5 per day

Ruffed Grouse

Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse Season

Zone A: September 14 – January 5, 2025

Limits: 5 per day

Zone B: October 19 – December 8, 2024

Limits: 2 per day

Woodcock

Wisconsin Woodcock Season

September 21 – November 4, 2024

Limits: 3 per day, 6 possession

Sharptail Grouse

Wisconsin Sharp-Tailed Grouse Season

Suspended 2019

October 20 – November 11, 2018

*25 permits available

*in select areas

Hungarian Partridge

Wisconsin Hungarian Partridge Season

October 19 – January 5, 2025 in select areas

 Limits: 3 per day

Escape Velocity

Escape Velocity

I’ve been feeling uneasy. It’s been this way, more or less, for over a year.  I went into last upland season feeling rushed and…