Deer Tags
Wisconsin Deer Tags
2026
Complete guide to deer tag requirements in Wisconsin — official agency links, resident and nonresident tag fees, antlerless permits, bag limits, and how to purchase your tags. Wisconsin manages a large deer population through a deer license system that includes tags for the gun and archery seasons. Antlerless tags (Earn-a-Buck requirements no longer in effect as of 2024) are sold separately and managed by County/Zone. Wisconsin produces exceptional trophy bucks and hosts one of the largest group hunting traditions in the country during gun deer season.
Separate Tag Required
Up to 3 Tags (Resident)
Resident Tag: $18
2026 Deer Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Tag Fee
$18
Deer license includes one buck tag; antlerless tags sold separately by county
Nonresident Fee
$160
per nonresident deer tag
Max Tags (Resident)
3
deer per season
Tag Required?
Yes
Purchase separately
Antlerless Tags
Resident: $12
Nonresident: $24
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your Wisconsin Deer Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Wisconsin deer tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
Before buying a deer tag, you must have a valid Wisconsin hunting license. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license for the season. You can purchase online at the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Deer Tag(s)
Purchase your deer tag(s) separately from Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources online, at a license agent, or at a sporting goods store.
Resident tags are $18 and nonresident tags are $160. Purchase online →
3
Know Your Requirements Before Hunting
Review Wisconsin's current deer hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal deer definitions, antler restrictions (if any), and zone-specific rules. Regulations are available on the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources website and at license agents. Wisconsin Hunting License and Deer License required. Mandatory harvest registration online.
4
Immediately Tag Your Harvest
Upon harvesting a deer, you must immediately fill out your deer tag and attach it to the deer before moving it. Most states require you to notch the month and day, then attach it to a visible location. Keep your license and tags on your person while hunting and during transport.
Requirements
Wisconsin Deer Tag Requirements
Wisconsin Hunting License and Deer License required. Mandatory harvest registration online.
Important Notes
Wisconsin-Specific Tag Information
Antlerless tag quotas vary by county. Check WDNR county quota tables. CWD affected counties have mandatory testing.
Source: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources (dnr.wisconsin.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and tag requirements directly with Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources before purchasing.