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Prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in October.
There are five dates throughout October when seasons open, so hunters are encouraged to double-check the hunting season dates and trapping season dates and confirm that they have acquired all necessary licenses and stamps before heading into the field.
Oct. 4
- Duck (Southern Zone)
- Coot (Southern Zone)
- Gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities (select properties only)
Oct. 11
- Youth deer hunt
Oct. 18
- Duck (Open Water Zone)
- Cottontail Rabbit (Southern Zone, opens at 9 a.m.)
- Pheasant (9 a.m.)
- Ruffed Grouse (Zone B)
- Hungarian partridge (opens at 9 a.m., closed in Clark, Marathon and Taylor counties)
- Bobwhite quail (opens at 9 a.m.)
- Bobcat (Period 1, hunting and trapping)
- Coyote (trapping)
- Fisher (trapping)
- Raccoon (Resident, hunting and trapping)
- Fox (hunting and trapping)
- Mink (Northern Zone, trapping only)
- Muskrat (Northern Zone, trapping only)
Oct. 25
- Mink (Central Zone, trapping only)
- Muskrat (Central Zone, trapping only)
The DNR also reminds hunters of mobile-friendly online resources, including regulations, season dates, hunting hours, pheasant stocking information and more, available on the DNR’s Hunting or Trapping webpages.
Hunters and trappers can also find information in the DNR’s Fall Hunting Forecasts.
A list of public lands open to hunting is available using the Public Access Lands webpage. This web resource lets hunters plan their next adventure from the comfort of their home.
