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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Milwaukee County and Milwaukee metro subunit.
Hog: UNK
Turkey: UNK
Dove: UNK
Deer: Open
Milwaukee metro subunit
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌖
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 73%
7:23 am
5:46 pm
52°F
5 mph
Weather as of 8:00 PM ET
Improving — deer activity picks up as moonlight decreases.
Milwaukee metro subunit • Milwaukee County
In Season Now: Milwaukee Hunting · Oct. 30
Open now
- Deer: Archery & Crossbow Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · Milwaukee metro subunit
Coming up
- Deer: Gun Nov 21 – Dec 9, 2026 · Milwaukee metro subunit
From this page's the state wildlife agency season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
Milwaukee Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesArchery and crossbow: Sept 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 statewide, through Jan 31, 2027 in the Milwaukee metro subunit. Gun: Nov 21–29, 2026 statewide; Nov 21 – Dec 9 in the Milwaukee metro subunit.
Bag Limit:See Wisconsin DNR's deer season dates and bag limits page for the county's antlerless tag rules.
Deer season is OPEN.
Hunter education required for hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1973 (Wisconsin DNR). Local firearm discharge rules apply in Milwaukee County.
per Wisconsin DNR · verified 2026-10-30
Feral Hog
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with Wisconsin DNR.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with Wisconsin DNR.
No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load Wisconsin DNR canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from Wisconsin DNR.
Spring Turkey
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with Wisconsin DNR.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with Wisconsin DNR.
No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load Wisconsin DNR canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from Wisconsin DNR.
Mourning Dove
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with Wisconsin DNR.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with Wisconsin DNR.
No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load Wisconsin DNR canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from Wisconsin DNR.
Season dates shown are for Milwaukee metro subunit private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with Wisconsin DNR before hunting.
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First Look
Milwaukee Hunting Weather Now
52F
Cloudy
Feels like 52°F
as of 8:00 PM ET
Wind
5 mph ESE
Humidity
81%
Pressure
1029 hPa
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Field Scout Tips
- Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer.
- Cool temps in the optimal range — deer are on their feet. Expect movement throughout shooting hours.
- Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind.
- High humidity (81%) intensifies scent. Spray down thoroughly and hunt with wind in your face.
Solunar Index
Milwaukee Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
52°F
Optimal
Wind Speed
5 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1029 hPa
High — Active
Moon Phase
🌖
Fair
Extended Outlook
Milwaukee Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TONIGHT
Chance Rain Showers
58° / 48°
5 mph wind
FAIR
SAT
Chance Rain Showers
55° / 49°
10 mph wind
FAIR
SUN
Partly Sunny
62° / 50°
3 mph wind
GOOD
MON
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
61° / 55°
10 mph wind
FAIR
TUE
Rain Showers Likely
64° / 55°
15 mph wind
FAIR
Public Hunting Lands
Milwaukee Wisconsin Wildlife Management Areas
2 public hunting areas near Milwaukee. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go.
Vernon Marsh Wildlife Area
STATE WILDLIFE AREA
Waterfowl
Pheasant
Whitetail Deer
A Wisconsin DNR wildlife area along the Fox River southwest of the city.
Check Wisconsin DNR's property page for rules and refuge areas.
Field Tip
Read posted refuge boundaries before you hunt.
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit
STATE FOREST
Whitetail Deer
Turkey
Small Game
Upland Birds
A large Wisconsin DNR state forest west of the metro with public hunting outside posted areas.
Check Wisconsin DNR's property page for open and closed areas.
Field Tip
Some areas close to hunting; check the forest map.
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Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the Milwaukee hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
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Learn About Gear AdvertisingMilwaukee metro subunit Key Dates
WI Hunting Season Calendar
Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Deer: Archery & Crossbow
Statewide season ends Jan 3, 2027; the Milwaukee metro subunit runs to Jan 31.
Nov 21 – Dec 9, 2026
Deer: Gun
Statewide gun season is Nov 21–29.
Dates reflect 2026 Wisconsin hunting regulations for Milwaukee metro subunit. Always verify with the current Wisconsin DNR Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change.
Questions and Answers
Milwaukee Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Milwaukee area, answered.
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Archery and crossbow: Sept 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 statewide, through Jan 31, 2027 in the Milwaukee metro subunit. Gun: Nov 21–29, 2026 statewide; Nov 21 – Dec 9 in the Milwaukee metro subunit.
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Near Milwaukee, Wisconsin DNR's Vernon Marsh Wildlife Area and the Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit offer public hunting.
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Yes. Wisconsin requires a hunting license from Go Wild. Hunter education is required for hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1973.
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Sunday hunting rules in Wisconsin vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with Wisconsin DNR and Milwaukee County before hunting on Sunday.
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See Wisconsin DNR's deer season dates and bag limits page for the county's antlerless tag rules.
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Bear hunting in Wisconsin is regulated by Wisconsin DNR. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current Wisconsin DNR hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Milwaukee County.
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