Migratory bird hunters are encouraged to participate in interactive chat scheduled for Aug. 27
To help hunters understand new waterfowl hunting seasons and regulations in 2014, the department will host an online waterfowl season chat Aug. 27 at noon. Wildlife and regulations experts will be on hand to answer any questions related to 2014 waterfowl hunting seasons. For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword "chat."
In 2014, Wisconsin will be divided into three duck hunting zones, each with 60-day seasons. There will be split seasons in the Southern and Mississippi River duck and goose zones.
The department will also offer an early teal-only duck hunting season in 2014 that will run statewide from Sept. 1-7. Hunters will not be required to purchase any additional licenses or permits, other than those required for hunting ducks in the regular waterfowl season. In addition, 20 days will be added to the end of the current 70-day dove hunting season.
In order to ensure that waterfowl are easily recognized by hunters, the department’s waterfowl webpage features an online teal identification application and quiz.
Hunters are also encouraged to check out the waterfowl identification guide [exit dnr] to prepare for the early teal season.
For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword “waterfowl.”
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