The Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts on a wide range of topics. BONUS ANTLERLESS DEER TAGS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE STARTING AUG. 14 Contact (s): Kevin Wallenfang, DNR big game ecologist, 608-261-7589 July 25, 2017 MADISON - Bonus antlerless deer tags will be available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. through the Go Wild website and license sales locations. MADISON - Bonus antlerless deer carcass tags are available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. Antlerless tags will be sold at a rate of one per person per day. The cost is $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. They will also need to determine whether they will hunt on public or private land in order to make their purchase. THIS MORNING through the Go Wild website and license sales locations. White-tailed deer that browse on seedlings or saplings in Bayfield County pose a widespread risk to forest regeneration, according to an analysis by the DNR Forestry Division. 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. For more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin, visit the DNR webpage. incorrectly stated the date the NRB approvedthe final 2020 deer season Please note that customers who enter the site after the randomization that occurs at 10:00 a.m. will be added to the end of the virtual queue in the order in which they arrive. Some state parks that allow deer hunting may not require access permits, but may have different season dates. Antlerless Bonus Availability (updated December 12, 2022) County/DMU Zone Remaining Public Remaining Private County/DMU Zone Remaining Public Remaining Private ADAMS FARMLAND Central Farmland (Zone 2) 236 2654 MADELINE ISLAND Northern Forest (Zone 1) 0 0 ADAMS FOREST Central Forest (Zone 1) 0 1140 MANITOWOC Central Farmland (Zone 2) 124 1279 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. In Taylor County, there will be 10,000 authorizations available for private lands and 1,200 available for public lands, the same amounts as 2021. A deer license can also be issued at a special price for new buyers which is $5. Browse Classes It's quick and it's easy. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 101 S. Webster Street PO Box 7921 Madison . Get certified. This allows for greater harvest opportunities where deer are abundant and a more conservative harvest where deer are fewer in number. Monitoring from 2018 to 2021 found evidence that deer fed on 96 percent of tree stands in the county. To purchase a bonus antlerless harvest authorization, click the "Buy Licenses" button from the dashboard to open the sales catalog. To prepare for the sale, each day at 9:45 a.m., an online queuing system will be put in place to manage volume in the Go Wild system. Brought to you now by FIELD Edventures, after 18 years of support by the Wisconsin DNR. Since 2000, hunters have donated more than 63,000 deer and 2.8 million pounds of venison to this program. Oct. 1 - Nov. 14: Archery season. "When they've had multiple years of really light antlerless permits, combined with mild winters, that area has had a propensity to really increase (the deer population) quickly," Pritzl said. The three DMUs without bonus harvest authorizations available are Forest County and the Forest Management Zone portions of Marinette and Oconto counties. The Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts on a wide range of topics. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations are available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. through GoWild. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations are available for purchase in all but three deer management units for the 2020 season. 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. structure and antlerless harvest authorization levels. Florence County has been seeking to increase its deer population. In contrast, where populations are lower, fewer antlerless deer need to be harvested to maintain or grow the population. DNR Customer Service Representatives are also available to assist you 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily by calling 1-888-936-7463. July 15 - Aug. 15: Antlerless deer hunting access permit application period (mid-UP DMUs only) July 15 - Aug. 15: Reserved deer hunt permit application period. They will also need to determine whether they will hunt on public or private land to make their purchase. Severe storms with heavy wind brought down trees and knocked out power across southeast Wisconsin Tuesday. 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. The board lowered the number of tags for hunting antlerless deer on public land to roughly a quarter of what Bayfield County proposed. A list of units with bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase is available on the DNR website here. Antlerless Bonus Harvest Authorization Allows the holder of a valid license that authorizes deer hunting (gun, archer or crossbow) the harvest of an additional antlerless deer in a specified deer management unit and land type. Hunters must select the unit and land type (public or private) where they plan to fill their Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations. 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. Deer hunters are encouraged to check the 2010 deer management unit designations map or in the 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations booklet for the units they plan to hunt in this fall. Stay informed with WPR's email newsletter. Each year, county deer advisory councilsprovide recommendations for deer management within their county to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Hunters will need to know thedeer management zone and unitin which they intend to hunt. In its simplest form, this means that as deer numbers increase, more antlerless harvest authorizations are issued to help manage herd growth. 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. Customers may also take this opportunity to purchase their deer hunting license in advance of the bonus antlerless harvest authorization sale, saving themselves time. A list of units with permits still available can be found on the DNR Web site. 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. 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. When you access GoWild, follow the prompts until you reach your personalized dashboard. Junior license holders may request farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations in addition to the Junior antlerless harvest authorization included with their deer hunting license. Tags and permits will be available for purchase at any DNR licensing sales location, through the DNR Online Licensing Center, or by phone toll free at 1 (877) 945-4236. Click the FARMLAND (ZONE2) ANTERLESS DEER HARVEST AUTHORIZATION link. The NRB's vote Wednesday comes as some hunters have raisedconcerns about overharvesting on public lands, accusing one northern Wisconsin county's deer management policies of creating a "deer desert.". Last reminder! For more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin, search keyword "deer.". Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 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. "And I think that simply reflects that it's a big zone. One or more Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless deer harvest authorizations are included with the purchase of each deer hunting license and are available for selection through GoWild, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' license system. 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. The board rejected the DNR's proposal in favor of the county's recommendation. 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. Remember to print your Farmland (Zone 2) harvest authorizations so that you have the number ready when you register your harvest. DNR Customer Service Representatives are also available to assist you 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily by calling 1-888-936-7463. It's capturing diversity and variability in culture and so we do see some different approaches.". For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available Communications Specialist will respond to you. Overall, harvest recommendations this year are 4 percent lower than in 2021. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. 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. When accessing Go Wild, follow the prompts until you reach your personalized dashboard. This allows for greater harvest where deer are abundant and a more conservative harvest where deer are fewer in number. Not all deer management units and/or land types will have harvest authorizations available. Units with a high number of tags available generally last longer or may not sell out. During the recently completed nine-day gun deer hunt, the call center received thousands of calls from hunters in the field asking questions about properly tagging a deer, where was the closest registration station, and to report game law violations. Detailed Instructions For Farmland Antlerless Harvest Authorization Selection. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources. From there, you will find "Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization" at the very top of the list. The only reduced rate license for deer hunting is for hunters under the age of 18 (Junior Deer license). Hunters will need to know the deer management zone and unit in which they intend to hunt. 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. "Fifty-five counties have participating meat processors in 2008. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021 Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization selection is now open. Need an expert? For more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin, visit the DNR webpage here. In regular deer management units hunters will need a unit specific $12 antlerless carcass tag. Board member Terry Hilgenberg noted his deer camp has been in Florence County for years. There is no advantage for customers who enter the site before 9:45 a.m. As a reminder, Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations are now available for distribution. Published quarterly in spring, summer, fall and winter by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. MADISON - Bonus antlerless deer carcass tags are available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m . Sign up now! 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. How do you know if your cat or dog needs emergency care? Those interested in hunting these properties should first check the 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations or the Hunting Opportunities web page to learn about special weapon restrictions and season dates. 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. Deer population levels vary throughout the state, and antlerless harvest opportunities vary by management unit. Hunters also requested, and the Department of Natural Resources made available, a limitless supply of $2 antlerless deer carcass tags in Herd Control and Earn-a-Buck units to assist hunters in pressuring overpopulated deer management units downward, closer to population goals. Recreate safely and practice basic ice safety precautions when fishing, snowmobiling, skiing and more. Cut back on road salt this season to protect our drinking water and freshwater. Deer population levels vary throughout the state, and antlerless harvest opportunities vary by management zone. A list of units with bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase is available on the DNR website. "Deer populations have responded well to favorable A list of participating processors is on the DNR Web site and you can also locate the closest processor by calling the DNR Information Line 1-888-WDNR-INFo.". "It's not getting better, and we have the tools to make it get better," Kazmierski said. When accessing Go Wild, follow the prompts until reaching your personalized dashboard. 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. At 10 a.m. all online users that are on the site will be randomly assigned a number and staged into a virtual queue. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known astags, are available for purchase in all deer management units (DMUs) for the 2021 season. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wisconsin deer hunters may now select their Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authrizations in Go Wild. Other zones will go on sale throughout the week. These and all other deer hunting licenses and harvest authorizations are available online through the Go Wild website or at many authorized license sales locations. They will also need to determine whether they will hunt on public or private land to make their purchase. On the days of the bonus antlerless harvest authorization sale, customers can access the Go Wild site and follow the prompts to reach their personalized dashboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Warnke - (608) 264-6023. Click here for more information and maps. Contact:DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov. Florence County has been seeking to increase its deer population. For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available Communications Specialist will respond to you. To check on availability of antlerless tags, visit dnr.wi.gov and search "bonus availability." Due to the continued spread of chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin, baiting and feeding. Tag and permit availability are updated regularly. Also included is a four-day December statewide antlerless-only 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. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. CWD units have unlimited earn-a-buck (EAB) rules. MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021 Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization selection is now open. Review the list of units with bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase here or visit dnr.wi.gov and search "bonus availability." 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. For questions or comments, contact WPRs Audience Services at 1-800-747-7444, email listener@wpr.org or use our Listener Feedback form. Although harvest authorizations will not be weapon or season-specific, they will be unit and land-type (public or private) specific. Follow the prompts to complete checkout to obtain your Farmland (Zone 2) harvest authorization. 2023 by Wisconsin Public Radio, a service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Click on BUY LICENSES. according to an analysis by the DNR Forestry Division, Harvest levels approved for 2022 fall elk hunt in Wisconsin, Natural Resources Board signs off on last leg of largest land conservation effort in state history, As deforestation threatens the songbird, Wisconsin works with partners to stave off further decline, Not kidding around: Goats beat back buckthorn for first time at Brule River State Forest, Lawsuit challenging Wisconsin 'lame duck' law persists more than 4 years after it was passed. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts. Wildlife officials in Wisconsin meet Wednesday to consider a 130-animal limit for the state's fall wolf hunt. 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. (Visit dnr.wi.gov, and search "armed forces hunting" for military exceptions ). Check out our Events Calendar to find a flurry of activities happening all over the state this season. Bonus authorizations are $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. At 10 a.m., all online users waiting on the Go Wild will be randomly assigned a number and staged into a virtual queue. Aug. 11The 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. 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. In this July 31, 2018 file photo, a doe and her two fawns prepare to cross a road. . Bonus authorizations are $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. "If your freezer is full, consider hunting for the venison donation program," said Laurie Fike, donation program coordinator. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations Beginning Aug. 15, 2022, bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available. DNR recommendations The 2021 season framework includes a buck-plus-antlerless by authorization general deer season during the archery, crossbow, muzzleloader, and nine-day gun season. Bonus tags cost $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 10 and 11. 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. There's an opportunity to fish at every turn in Wisconsin. Deer population levels vary throughout the state, and antlerless harvest opportunities vary by management zone. As a result, counter service at all DNR service centers is unavailable. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jason Fleener, Assistant Deer Ecologist - (608) 261-7589, For questions about tag sales and park access permits contact the DNR Call Center at 1-888-WDNRINFo). Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts. All visitors to the site during this time period will experience the queuing system. "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. Season information. 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. Hunters are reminded that the Dec. 11-14 antlerless hunt will include the Central Forest deer management units 53, 54A, 55, 56, 58. These units could be included in future October antlerless hunts if the 2:1 ratio is not met during the 2008 seasons. Licenses available August 1; deadline to apply for antlerless permits is September 6. These authorizations are only available in certain management zones (counties). Like the rest of the state, both gun and archery deer hunters in CWD Management Zone units are limited to shooting antlerless deer only during the Dec. 11-14 period. The Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts on a wide range of topics. Need an expert? Bonus authorization are sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2020 deer hunting season ends. For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available Communications Specialist will respond to you. One or more Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless deer harvest authorizations are included with the purchase of each deer hunting license and are available for selection through GoWild . Details on changes to DNR programs and services and links to resources in Wisconsin. 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. 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. Forty seven regular units will require hunters to purchase antlerless (bonus) tags if they wish to tag antlerless deer in those units this fall. There is no advantage for customers who enter the site before 9:45 a.m. 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. If you have a gun deer license and an archer and/or crossbow license, you will be allowed to make two selections for unit and land type. Nineteen regular deer management units will not have any antlerless tags available for sale this year to encourage herd growth. Purchasing a deer hunting license before Aug. 21 can speed up the permit purchasing process, suggest officials, since hunters must obtain a deer hunting license before they can purchase a bonus antlerless tag or state park access permit. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug.15-Forest Zones (Northern and Central). Create a new account or use Account Lookup To purchase Wisconsin fishing, hunting or trapping authorities, or for online registration service for boats, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, or off-highway motorcycles, login to Go Wild to access your customer dashboard and catalog. Deer hunting licenses are currently on sale for the 2020 deer seasons. Last year, hunters killed 8 percent fewer deer during the nine-day gun-deer season. State Deer Specialist Jeff Pritzl said the states northern forest zone has seen more variability and challenges with the deer herd from year to year. Sales will continue Monday, August 23 for both odd and even numbered units for all remaining tags. However, counties in the northern forest zone have set harvest targets 22 percent lower than last year after nearly doubling quota recommendations in 2020. Need an expert? Beginning Aug. 15, 2022, bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available. 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