The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) is reporting that there were slightly more deer hunters in Wisconsin in 2024 compared to 2023.
The WI DNR stated, "As of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1, sales for deer hunting privileges, (which include gun, archery, crossbow, conservation patron, and sports licenses), reached 791,023, up from 788,697 for the same time period last year. Of those, 553,652 were for gun privileges only, up from 553,479 in 2023."
As for the harvest totals for the 9-day gun deer season, which ran from November 23 through December 1, 2024, it was up 5.2% for the entire state. The antlered harvest was up 3.6% and the antlerless harvest was up 6.6%.
In the counties covered by My Northern Wisconsin, the All-Seasons to Date Deer Harvest Totals from 2023 compared to 2024 are as follows.
Ashland
2023: 1,029
2024: 995
Iron
2023: 278
2024: 362
Lincoln
2023: 2,558
2024: 2,843
Oneida
2023: 2,256
2024: 2,484
Price
2023: 2,395
2024: 2,653
Rusk
2023: 3,145
2024: 3,419
Sawyer
2023: 1,994
2024: 2,055
Taylor
2023: 3,931
2024: 4,223
Vilas
2023: 1,642
2024: 1,705
View the 2024 all-season harvest totals, provided by the WI DNR:
DeerHarvestSeasonTotal.pdf (Size: 89.04 KB / Downloads: 71)
Northern Forest Zone, 9-Day Gun Deer and All Seasons to Date Totals
Image by: Wisconsin DNR
By Zone, 9-Day Gun Deer Season 2024
Image by: Wisconsin DNR
View the 2024 gun deer season totals, provided by the WI DNR:
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Bow and crossbow seasons have also shown an increase in harvest. Currently, there are 289,361 deer registered, which is up 8.7% from this time last year.
There was one non-fatal firearm-related hunting incident during the 2024 gun deer season. That incident occurred in Vernon County in Wheatland Township when a father and 14-year old son were sitting in an enclosed tower stand. Shortly after the father heard what sounded like a gunshot in the distance, his son felt pain in his feet. It was discovered the son was shot through both his feet. The 14-year old was transported to the hospital to receive medical treatment for his injuries. The shooter has been identified. An investigation is pending.
The WI DNR reminds hunters to always practice the primary rules of firearm safety, known as TAB-K, which are:
T - Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
A - Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
B - Be certain of your target, what's before it and what's beyond it.
K - Keep your finger outside your trigger guard until you are safe to shoot.
The WI DNR reminds the public it has a hotline for anyone with information regarding natural resource violations. To report a possible violation, call or text 1-800-TIP-WDNR or 1-800-847-9367. The hotline is confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff will relay any information to conservation wardens.
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The WI DNR stated, "As of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1, sales for deer hunting privileges, (which include gun, archery, crossbow, conservation patron, and sports licenses), reached 791,023, up from 788,697 for the same time period last year. Of those, 553,652 were for gun privileges only, up from 553,479 in 2023."
As for the harvest totals for the 9-day gun deer season, which ran from November 23 through December 1, 2024, it was up 5.2% for the entire state. The antlered harvest was up 3.6% and the antlerless harvest was up 6.6%.
In the counties covered by My Northern Wisconsin, the All-Seasons to Date Deer Harvest Totals from 2023 compared to 2024 are as follows.
Ashland
2023: 1,029
2024: 995
Iron
2023: 278
2024: 362
Lincoln
2023: 2,558
2024: 2,843
Oneida
2023: 2,256
2024: 2,484
Price
2023: 2,395
2024: 2,653
Rusk
2023: 3,145
2024: 3,419
Sawyer
2023: 1,994
2024: 2,055
Taylor
2023: 3,931
2024: 4,223
Vilas
2023: 1,642
2024: 1,705
View the 2024 all-season harvest totals, provided by the WI DNR:
DeerHarvestSeasonTotal.pdf (Size: 89.04 KB / Downloads: 71)
Northern Forest Zone, 9-Day Gun Deer and All Seasons to Date Totals
Image by: Wisconsin DNR
By Zone, 9-Day Gun Deer Season 2024
Image by: Wisconsin DNR
View the 2024 gun deer season totals, provided by the WI DNR:
Preliminary9DayGun.pdf (Size: 89.59 KB / Downloads: 44)
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Bow and crossbow seasons have also shown an increase in harvest. Currently, there are 289,361 deer registered, which is up 8.7% from this time last year.
There was one non-fatal firearm-related hunting incident during the 2024 gun deer season. That incident occurred in Vernon County in Wheatland Township when a father and 14-year old son were sitting in an enclosed tower stand. Shortly after the father heard what sounded like a gunshot in the distance, his son felt pain in his feet. It was discovered the son was shot through both his feet. The 14-year old was transported to the hospital to receive medical treatment for his injuries. The shooter has been identified. An investigation is pending.
The WI DNR reminds hunters to always practice the primary rules of firearm safety, known as TAB-K, which are:
T - Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
A - Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
B - Be certain of your target, what's before it and what's beyond it.
K - Keep your finger outside your trigger guard until you are safe to shoot.
The WI DNR reminds the public it has a hotline for anyone with information regarding natural resource violations. To report a possible violation, call or text 1-800-TIP-WDNR or 1-800-847-9367. The hotline is confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff will relay any information to conservation wardens.
This article can be shared on Facebook from this link.
Robin's Custom Arrangements, LLC offers hand-crafted floral arrangements for special events or just because. If you need flowers for an event, such as a wedding, funeral, prom, or a party, or if you need flowers delivered to a nursing home, hospital, business, home, or some other location, call 715-820-1421 for all your floral needs. Also, follow Robin's Custom Arrangements, LLC's Facebook page.