Wisconsin’s 2025 deer season saw record harvests, with 339,481 deer taken, the highest since 2007 and 2012.

Wisconsin’s 2025 deer season ended with the highest buck and overall deer harvest since 2007 and 2012, respectively, with 339,481 deer registered by January 20, 2026, surpassing the previous year’s total. Every season except the nine-day gun season exceeded the five-year average, reflecting strong hunter success and effective wildlife management. The state’s conservation efforts, including a 1,000-acre expansion of the Colburn Wildlife Area, support ongoing habitat preservation. Meanwhile, Michigan anglers are targeting trophy walleyes in major rivers shortly after ice-out, marking a key early-season opportunity.