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Wisconsin Legal Hunting Hours (2026)

Info: In Wisconsin, deer, bear and small game may be taken from 30 minutes before sunrise to 20 minutes after sunset, and hours vary by longitude zone (Wis. Admin. Code NR 10.06).

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Legal Hunting Hours in states bordering Wisconsin

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisInfo
In Illinois, deer hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IowaInfo
In Iowa, shooting hours for all deer seasons are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iowadnr.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MichiganInfo
In Michigan, general legal hunting hours are from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
MinnesotaInfo
Minnesota legal shooting hours for deer and big game are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.state.mn.us · Full Minnesota rule →

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