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Wisconsin Bear Season Opens Sept. 9

admin · 2026-09-02T18:50:11.694Z

Bear hunting doesn't come up much in these threads, but a few of you have mentioned chasing tags out of state, and Wisconsin's system is worth understanding — especially if you've got family up there or you're burning preference points in the drawing. "The DNR issued 15,245 bear licenses this year out of more than 34,000 applicants — long odds that pushed another 106,000 hunters to buy preference points just to improve their shot in future drawings." That's a brutal ratio. More than two app...

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Wisconsin Bear Season Opens Sept. 9

Wisconsin's 2026 bear season opens Sept. 9 with zone-specific rules on dogs and bait running through Oct. 13. Only 15,245 of 34,000-plus applicants drew tags this year.

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