11/22/2025
Gun deer season is Saturday, Nov 22 - Sunday, Nov 30, 2025. During the fall hunting season we recommend that anyone venturing outdoors wear blaze orange or other brightly colored clothing.
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๐ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Hunting Season dates set by the Wisconsin DNR.
๐ WEAR BLAZE ORANGE or other highly visible clothing.
๐ IF YOU HIKE WITH A DOG, it should have a dog permit and wear a blaze orange vest and be on a leash at all times, unless engaged in permitted hunting activities.
๐ USE EXTRA CAUTION AT DAWN and DUSK. Hunting activity may increase at dawn and dusk when animals are feeding.
๐ AVOID HUNTER INTERFERENCE: It is prohibited by Wisconsin law to interfere with people engaged in lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping (WI Statutes 29.083).
๐ BE HEARD: Make sure you are heard, by whistling, singing, or talking while you hike.
For more safety tips, visit: https://www.danecountyparks.com/recreation/hunting/Park-Use-During-Hunting-Season
In the Dane County Park System, gun hunting is ONLY allowed in designated Wildlife Areas. To see a list of wildlife areas, visit our website: https://www.danecountyparks.com/ParkSystem/Classification.