July 20, 2007
Wisconsin hunters, trappers reminded of application deadlines
MADISON – Hunters and trappers are reminded that applications for harvest permits for fall wild turkey, Horicon and Collins goose zones, sharp-tailed Grouse, bobcat, otter and fisher are due Aug. 1.
Drawings for the fall turkey and Horicon and Collins Goose zone seasons will take place in late August.
Drawings for Sharp-tailed Grouse, Bobcat, Otter and Fisher will take place in mid-September.
Wisconsin's fall seasons for these species are as follows:
• Wild Turkey: Sept. 15 – Nov. 15.
• Horicon & Collins Goose: framework set in Aug.
• Sharp-tailed Grouse: Oct. 20 – Nov. 11.
• Bobcat (north of Highway 64) Oct. 20 – Dec. 31.
• Fisher – trapping only - (various zones) Oct. 20 – Dec. 31.
• Otter – trapping only
North Zone: Nov. 3 – April 30;
Central Zone Nov. 3 – March 31;
South Zone: Nov. 3 – March 31.
Hunters and trappers will receive a permit in the mail if their name is selected for a permit in the application process. They also can check their permit status online at http://dnr.wi.gov/ after the drawing has been completed. Be sure to have your DNR customer ID with you as you will need to enter that number.
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