Are you ready for deer season? We have the tools you need for a successful hunt, along with a few important November updates

Do you live for deer hunting? If so, then check out Wild Wisconsin - watch when you want, where you want:

 Wild Wisconsin episodes:

• Ep. 1: Passport to Pursuit
• Ep. 2: Deer Hunting Rules and Regulations
• Ep. 3: Why Wisconsin?
• Ep. 4: Habitat Helper
• Ep. 5: Preparing For Success
• Ep. 6: Deer Hunting Forecast
• Ep. 7: Handling the Harvest Pt. 1
• Ep. 8 (1/2): Handling the Harvest Pt. 2 - Deer processing tutorial
• Ep. 8 (2/2): Handling the Harvest Pt. 2 - Deer processing tutorial
• Ep. 9: Deer Hunting Makes Life Better

Check out these “Off the Record” podcasts:

• Ep. 1: How can I get into deer hunting in Wisconsin? It's easy with "R3"
• Ep. 2: How do DNR conservation wardens work with hunters?
• Ep. 3: Deer hunting myths: Let’s “bust” a move
• Ep. 4: What can active habitat management do for your deer hunt?
• Ep. 5: Good gear means more deer (with Legendary Whitetails)
• Ep. 6: Wisconsin, get ready for another great deer hunt!
• Ep. 7: CWD is serious business for Wisconsin’s deer herd
• Ep. 8: What do WI DNR staff do to improve your deer hunt?
• Ep. 9: Reloading ammo is quick and easy (with Mayville Engineering Company)

 All segments and podcasts, along with wild game recipes and much more, can be found at dnr.wi.gov, keywords “Wild Wisconsin.” And, be sure to follow DNR’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter pages for more Wild Wisconsin as we get closer to the gun deer opener.

CWD is serious business in Wisconsin, and the DNR website has all the info you need

We currently have tools online with more information regarding CWD, including a brochure we’ve created to help hunters understand how they can help minimize the risk in spreading of CWD.

We need your help to collect sample for CWD testing – consider submitting your deer this fall. DNR staff collect samples for no cost at select locations throughout the state. For more information regarding CWD and the DNR’s efforts to respond to and manage this disease, visit www.dnr.wi.govand search keyword, “CWD.” For more in-depth information regarding Chronic Wasting Disease, visit the Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance website.

Wisconsin is a safe place to hunt, thanks to you!

Always remember TABK:

• Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
• Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
• Be certain of your target and what is beyond it.
• Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

For more information regarding hunter education and tips for safe hunting in Wisconsin, search the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for keywords "safety tips."

Check out these other helpful tools to prepare for your hunt:

• What’s new for the 2017 deer hunt? [PDF]
• Deer 2017 Pocket Guide [PDF]
• Where can you find a place to hunt? [PDF]
• 2017 Deer Hunting Forecast [PDF]
• Tagging Changes FAQ – What You Need to Know [PDF]
• 2016 Registration Stats [PDF]
• Go Wild FAQ [PDF]
• GameReg 101 [PDF]
• 2017 Deer Season Structure Map [PDF]
• First Time Buyer Flyer
• First Deer Certificate
• Connect with DNR on social media and share your fall experience! [PDF]
• Wild Wisconsin 2017 [PDF]

 Have you been to a County Deer Advisory Council meeting yet? We’re taking comments to help these councils continue to provide an opportunity to play a direct role in deer management

The guidance document can be found here - comments can be sent to DNRCDACWebmail@wisconsin.gov through Nov. 20

Here's to a safe and successful season!

For more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword "deer."