DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting public input on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting season zones and splits. Highlights from the proposed season structure include duck zone options and duck season split options.

Every five years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) gives states an opportunity to review and change the zones and splits for their duck hunting season structures.

The DNR will host a series of public meetings to present information on the proposed zones and splits structure for the 2026-2031 duck hunting seasons. The public is encouraged to attend or provide feedback using the DNR’s Online Input Tool. Comments may also be submitted through email or mail.

Feedback regarding the duck hunting season’s proposed zones and splits structure must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2025.

Please submit written questions or comments to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
C/O Taylor Finger or Alissa Kakatsch – Bureau of Wildlife Management
101 S. Webster St.
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Taylor.Finger@wisconsin.gov or Alissa.Kakatsch@wisconsin.gov

To learn more about waterfowl in Wisconsin and view the 2026-2031 duck hunting season zones and split’s options, visit the DNR’s waterfowl hunting webpage.

EVENT DETAILS:

What: Public hearing on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting seasons zones and splits structure (La Crosse).
When: March 17, 2025, 7 p.m.
Where: La Crosse DNR Service Center, 3550 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI 54601

What: Public hearing on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting seasons zones and splits structure (Rice Lake).
When: March 18, 2025, 7 p.m.
Where: AmeriVu Inn and Suites, 1710 S. Main St., Rice Lake, WI 54868

What: Public hearing on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting seasons zones and splits structure (Virtual).
When: March 19, 2025, 7 p.m.
Where: Join the Virtual Zoom Meeting

What: Public hearing on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting seasons zones and splits structure (Appleton).
When: March 20, 2025, 7 p.m.
Where: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr., Appleton, WI 54914
Room: B124. Use entrance 12. Please park in the west lot.

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