Wisconsin’s archery and crossbow deer hunting season opens

The Wisconsin archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons opened on Saturday September 14th, the two seasons will run until January 5th. However there are extended seasons through January 31st for 35 different counties and subunits.

The Wisconsin (DNR) provided these safety tips for potential hunters:

• Always practice TAB-K.
• Always wear a safety harness in a tree stand.
• Use three points of contact when going into or out of the stand.
• Use a haul line to bring the unloaded bow or crossbow into the stand.
• Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.
• Operate any ATV or UTV soberly and responsibly.

There are resources for registering harvested deer, hunting regulations, season dates, safety guidlines more at the Wisconsin DNR’s website here.