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Have you experienced the excitement of harvesting a banded game bird? Report your band recovery. Photo courtesy of Taylor Finger
Waterfowl hunting
Please note: The 2019 migratory bird hunting regulations are available [PDF]
The Wisconsin waterfowl hunter is one of the most dedicated and involved conservationists in the nation, contributing time and money to waterfowl management and habitat restoration. Wisconsin is a great waterfowl hunting state and one of the reasons is your enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. Waterfowl are enjoyed by many people in Wisconsin. Look below for more information on waterfowl reports and surveys, hunting regulations and other current issues.
Check out the 2019 migratory bird fall forecast. [PDF]
Waterfowl resources
Wisconsin waterfowl season public input
Public Input
- Please contact Jeff Williams with any questions.
Waterfowl reports
Wisconsin population surveys
Wisconsin technical reports
- 2017 Canada Goose harvest Summary [PDF]
- 2016 Canada Goose harvest reports [PDF]
- Three state (Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa) experimental early teal season final analysis and summary report [PDF]
Wisconsin hunter survey results
Hunter resources
Becoming a better hunter
- The Basics of Waterfowl Hunting in Wisconsin [PDF]
- Decoy Tactics [PDF]
- Wingshooting
- Tom Roster's nontoxic shot lethality table [PDF]
Recipes
Check out these wildgame recipes [PDF] provided by DNR staff.
Waterfowl identification
Mapping tools
USFWS rules/information
Federal regulations
Report banded birds
Federal reports
Rules and regulations
Regulations
- 2019 migratory bird regulations [PDF]
- Waterfowl season dates
- Youth waterfowl hunt
- Invasive species prevention
- Waterfowl seasons FAQ [PDF]
Recent rule changes
Waterfowl committee
Waterfowl management
Waterfowl Program Photos
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WDNR Waterfowl Surveys
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 using this open water in January'))
