With resident Canada goose breeding numbers similar to recent years and average production of the Ontario breeders, hunters should have ample opportunities this year and will again enjoy a full 92 days of hunting in the Exterior Zone with a three-bird daily bag limit.
Exterior Zone Canada goose season structure is as follows:
- Northern Zone - Sept. 16 to Dec. 16;
- Southern Zone - Sept. 16 to Oct. 6 and Oct. 12 to Dec. 1 and Dec. 16- Jan. 4, 2020; and
- Mississippi River Subzone - Sept. 28- Oct. 4 and Oct. 12 to Jan. 4, 2020.
While afield, hunters must carry proof of their Canada goose harvest permit. Acceptable methods of proof include a paper copy, Go Wild-generated PDF displayed on a mobile device, an authenticated Wisconsin driver's license or Go Wild Conservation Card. As a reminder to Canada goose hunters, registration of Canada geese and in-field validation of the Canada goose hunting permit is no longer required.
State licenses and stamps, permits and HIP registration are also available through Go Wild . For more information regarding waterfowl hunting in Wisconsin, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword " waterfowl ."