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Wisconsin Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Wisconsin requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1973.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Wisconsin requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1973. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Wisconsin DNR.

Official source: dnr.wisconsin.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Wisconsin

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

  • IllinoisRestricted

    Illinois requires a hunting license, and hunter-safety certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1980. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through IL DNR.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →

  • IowaRestricted

    Iowa requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Iowa DNR.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iowadnr.gov · Full Iowa rule →

  • MichiganRestricted

    Michigan requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1960. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Michigan DNR.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →

  • MinnesotaRestricted

    Minnesota requires a hunting license, and firearms-safety/hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Dec 31, 1979. Licenses are available through Minnesota DNR.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.state.mn.us · Full Minnesota rule →

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