For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available Communications Specialist will respond to you. Customers interested in purchasing a deer hunting license can do so now through their Go Wild account or a licensed agent. Hunters can check for tag or access permit availability on the DNR website. For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available Communications Specialist will respond to you. View Comments. We strongly encourage you to purchase harvest authorizations online. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Where available, bonus antlerless harvest authorizations may be purchased at the rate of one harvest authorization, per person, per day until the unit is sold out or the hunting season ends. For more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin, visit the DNR webpage. Wildlife officials in Wisconsin meet Wednesday to consider a 130-animal limit for the state's fall wolf hunt. White-tailed deer that browse on seedlings or saplings in Bayfield County pose a widespread risk to forest regeneration, according to an analysis by the DNR Forestry Division. Then log into your Go Wild account to select the unit and land type for your authorizations. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021 Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization selection is now open. To make the online purchasing process easier, the department recommends customers log into their Go Wild account before Aug. 19 to be sure login details are current. Published quarterly in spring, summer, fall and winter by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Wednesday, Aug. 11 announced that bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations will be available for purchase. All visitors to the site during this time period will experience the queuing system. The board made the decision as part of approving harvest levels and tags for antlerless deer this fall. See all hunting season dates. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Some units will offer more than one antlerless deer harvest authorization with each deer license. One or more Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless deer harvest authorizations are included with the purchase of each deer hunting license and are available for selection through GoWild, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' license system. The DNR had recommended increasing Florence County's permits on private land from 300 to 750 antlerless tags, as well as raising the quota from 160 to 300 antlerless deer. DNR Customer Service Representatives are also available to assist you 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily by calling 1-888-936-7463. Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:11 AM PDT MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is beginning to sell Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations prior to the. If you have a gun deer license and an archer and/or crossbow license, you will be allowed to make two selections for unit and land type. Some units will offer more than one antlerless deer harvest authorization with each deer license. Contact(s): Bob Nack, DNR big game section chief, 608-264-6137August 13, 2019. Check out our Events Calendar to find a flurry of activities happening all over the state this season. The only reduced rate license for deer hunting is for hunters under the age of 18 (Junior Deer license). Nineteen regular deer management units will not have any antlerless tags available for sale this year to encourage herd growth. Interested in natural resources management and an opportunity to provide input? Submit a request to have members of the Secretary's Office or DNR staff speak at your event. A Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization is included with the purchase of each deer hunting license in units that offer them. Deer hunters are encouraged to check the 2010 deer management unit designations map or in the 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations booklet for the units they plan to hunt in this fall. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations are available for purchase in all but three deer management units for the 2020 season. Contact(s): Kevin Wallenfang, DNR deer and elk ecologist Kevin.Wallenfang@wisconsin.gov or (608) 261-7589July 30, 2020 at 2:41:50 pm. Some units will offer more than one antlerless deer harvest authorization with each deer license. The three DMUs without bonus harvest authorizations available are Forest County and the Forest Management Zone portions of Marinette and Oconto counties. Deer population levels vary throughout the state, and antlerless harvest opportunities vary by management unit. Units with a high number of tags available generally last longer or may not sell out. As a result, counter service at all DNR service centers is unavailable. Hunters purchasing a deer hunting license can now log into their Go Wild account to select the Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations included with their license at no additional charge. The DNR had recommended increasing Florence County's permits on private land from300 to 750 antlerless tags, as well as raising the quota from 160 to 300 antlerless deer. Bonus antlerless deer tags are available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. If you haven't had the chance to get your license in advance, Go Wild can help you purchase one after you select the Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization. MADISON - Bonus antlerless deer carcass tags are available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. Antlerless tags will be sold at a rate of one per person per day. There is no cost to the hunter other than transporting the registered carcass to a participating processor. "Fifty-five counties have participating meat processors in 2008. Click here for more information and maps. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts. In contrast, where populations are lower, fewer antlerless deer need to be harvested to maintain or grow the population. CWD units have unlimited earn-a-buck (EAB) rules. Severe storms with heavy wind brought down trees and knocked out power across southeast Wisconsin Tuesday. Interested hunters can purchase authorizations starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16 online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. Bonus antlerless deer tags will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. In the last five years, state data show the deer herd appears to be trending downward from a high of 33,100 in 2018 to 26,700 deer last year. The board largely adopted harvest and permit recommendations put forth by the DNR. July 15 - Aug. 15: Antlerless deer hunting access permit application period (mid-UP DMUs only) July 15 - Aug. 15: Reserved deer hunt permit application period. In Taylor County, there will be 10,000 authorizations available for private lands and 1,200 available for public lands, the same amounts as 2021. Details on changes to DNR programs and services and links to resources in Wisconsin. DNR customer service centers, including counter sales, remain closed. How do you know if your cat or dog needs emergency care? This allows for greater harvest opportunities where deer are abundant and a more conservative harvest where deer are fewer in number. Chatwith customer service M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known astags, are available for purchase in alldeer management units (DMUs)for the 2022 season. The cost is $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. At purchase, you will be asked to identify the deer management zone and unit and whether you want the harvest authorization valid for public or private lands. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Florence County has been seeking to increase its deer population. Each year, county deer advisory councilsprovide recommendations for deer management within their county to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ANTLERLESS DEER HARVEST AUTHORIZATION AVAILABILITY 2022 Customers interested in purchasing a deer hunting license can do so now through their Go Wild account or a licensed agent. 2023 by Wisconsin Public Radio, a service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. DNR Customer Service Representatives are also available to assist you 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily by calling 1-888-936-7463. Most questions regarding the antlerless hunt can be answered by the 2008 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations pamphlet or by the online Customer Service Center through the DNR Web site. At 10 a.m., all online users waiting on the Go Wild system will be randomly assigned a number and staged into a virtual queue. Deer populations throughout Wisconsin are regulated based on a variable antlerless harvest quota. Hunters will need to know the deer management zone, unit, and determine whether they will hunt on public or private land in order to make their purchase. Bayfield County is seeking to maintain its deer herd as population estimates have varied widely in the county over the last decade. Last year, hunters killed 8 percent fewer deer during the nine-day gun-deer season. Oct. 1 - Nov. 14: Archery season. Need an expert? As a reminder, Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations are now available for distribution. Create a new account or use Account Lookup To purchase Wisconsin fishing, hunting or trapping authorities, or for online registration service for boats, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, or off-highway motorcycles, login to Go Wild to access your customer dashboard and catalog. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. Hunting rules for the CWD Management Zone will return to unlimited earn-a-buck EAB rules for the remainder of the archery season from Dec. 15-Jan. 4th, and during a Dec. 24- Jan 4 "Holiday Gun Deer Hunt". Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, are available for purchase in all deer management units (DMUs) for the 2022 season. Tags and permits will be available for purchase at any DNR licensing sales location, through the DNR Online Licensing Center, or by phone toll free at 1 (877) 945-4236. Please note that customers who enter the site after the randomization at 10 a.m. will be added to the end of the virtual queue in the order in which they arrive. At 10 a.m. all online users that are on the site will be randomly assigned a number and staged into a "virtual" line regardless of the actual time you entered into the system. Note: There is no reduced rates for senior or disabled deer hunting. Tags and permits for even numbered units will go on sale beginning Sunday Aug. 22 at noon. MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15online through the Go Wild license portaland atlicense sales locations. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Warnke - (608) 264-6023. Tags and permits will be sold at the rate of one per person per day. The DNR recommendations for seasons and quota permits came from CDACs and were supported by DNR. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. structure and antlerless harvest authorization levels. The three DMUs without bonus harvest authorizations available are Forest County and the Forest Management Zone portions of Marinette and Oconto counties. Customers may also take this opportunity to purchase their deer hunting license in advance of the bonus antlerless harvest authorization sale, saving themselves time. A deer license can also be issued at a special price for new buyers which is $5. These units could be included in future October antlerless hunts if the 2:1 ratio is not met during the 2008 seasons. The first three days of bonus sales are management zone-specific and will be available as follows: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, state office buildings are closed to the public until further notice. Deer hunting licenses are currently on sale for the 2020 deer seasons. The Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts on a wide range of topics. To prepare for the sale, each day at 9:45 a.m., an online queuing system will be put in place to manage volume in the Go Wild system. These and all other deer hunting licenses and harvest authorizations are available online through the Go Wild website, GoWild.WI.gov [exit DNR] or at any of more than 1,000 Go Wild license sales locations. Hunters will need to know thedeer management zone and unitin which they intend to hunt. For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available Communications Specialist will respond to you. CWD units have unlimited earn-a-buck (EAB) rules. Sales will continue until sold out or until the 2014 deer hunting season ends. To prepare for the sale, each day at 9:45 a.m., an online queuing system will be put in place to manage volume in the GoWild system. These units had been excluded from an October antlerless deer hunt in 2008 because hunters in these units had met a 2:1 antlerless to antlered deer harvest ratio over the previous two seasons. Find the skiing spot for you and check trail conditions before you go. This allows for greater harvest where deer are abundant and a more conservative harvest where deer are fewer in number. The first three days of bonus sales are management zone-specific, and the fourth day is open to all zones: As a reminder,a minimum of one Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization is included with each deer hunting license purchase in units that offer them. The statewide December antlerless hunt was created in 2006 following hunting groups' request for additional opportunity to hunt antlerless deer. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Bow Buck Deer Harvest Authorization Issued with a bow or crossbow license and valid in any DMU statewide. The first three days of bonus sales are management zone-specific, and the fourth day is open to all zones: As a reminder,a Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization is included with each deer hunting license purchase in units that offer them. From there, you will find "Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization" at the very top of the list. With your help, warblers, wild rice and more got they protection they need in 2022. A list of units with bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase is available on the DNR website. MADISON, Wis. - The Natural Resources Board Thursday approved the final 2020 deer season structure and antlerless harvest authorization levels. As a reminder, Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless tags are now available. Fish for Wisconsin's four inland trout species through May 5. The $2 herd control and Earn-a-buck antlerless deer carcass tags may also be used in the CWD units. Also included is a four-day December statewide antlerless-only hunt. They will also need to determine whether they will hunt on public or private land in order to make their purchase. To purchase a bonus antlerless harvest authorization, click the "Buy Licenses" button from the dashboard to open the sales catalog. Bonus authorizations are $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Antlerless deer carcass tags in HC and EAB units are available in unlimited numbers at $2 each. From there, you will find Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization at the very top of the list. At 10 a.m., all online users waiting on the Go Wild will be randomly assigned a number and staged into a virtual queue. Season information. Aug.18-All zones are available. Remember to print your Farmland (Zone 2) harvest authorizations so that you have the number ready when you register your harvest. When accessing Go Wild, follow the prompts until reaching your personalized dashboard. Those interested in hunting these properties should first check the 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations or the Hunting Opportunities web page to learn about special weapon restrictions and season dates. For more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin, search keyword "deer.". Each day at 9:45 a.m., an online queuing system will be put in place to manage volume. You can learn more here: County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) provides input and recommendations to the department on deer management. When accessing Go Wild, follow the prompts until you reach your personalized dashboard. Although harvest authorizations will not be weapon or season-specific, they will be unit and land-type (public or private) specific. Aug. 11The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. Monday at gowild.wi.gov and at license. If you have not had the chance to get your license in advance, you can purchase one after you select the bonus antlerless harvest authorization in Go Wild. To purchase a bonus antlerless harvest authorization, click the "Buy Licenses" button from the dashboard to open the sales catalog - from there, find the Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization at the very top of the list. The Dec. 1-10 muzzleloader hunt immediately follows the nine-day season and leads to the statewide four-day, Dec. 11-14, antlerless deer hunt. Click the FARMLAND (ZONE2) ANTERLESS DEER HARVEST AUTHORIZATION link. incorrectly stated the date the NRB approvedthe final 2020 deer season Other zones will go on sale throughout the week. For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available Communications Specialist will respond to you. There is no advantage for customers who enter the site before 9:45 a.m. To purchase a bonus antlerless harvest authorization, click the "Buy Licenses" button from the dashboard to open the sales catalog. The first three days of bonus sales are management zone-specific and will be available as follows: Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2019 deer hunting season ends. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations Beginning Aug. 15, 2022, bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available. Harvest Authorizations can be purchased until sold out or the season ends. Last reminder! "We're just not using those tools appropriately, and it's being felt by the hunters in the public. Browse Classes It's quick and it's easy. With less than two months until the archery opener on Sept. 18, many Wisconsin deer hunters have already purchased their hunting license for the 2021 season. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug.15-Forest Zones (Northern and Central). The 2022 bonus antlerless harvest authorization sale begins Aug. 15. online through the Go Wild license portal, Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts. With less than two months until the archery opener on Sept. 18, many Wisconsin deer hunters have already purchased their hunting license for the 2021 season. Click here for more information about deer hunting in Wisconsin. Brought to you now by FIELD Edventures, after 18 years of support by the Wisconsin DNR. A list of units with bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase is available on the DNR website here. There is an unlimited supply of free antlerless deer carcass tags available for CWD units (limit 4 per hunter per day) from deer registration stations, participating license vendors and DNR Service Centers. Antlerless Bonus Availability (updated December 12, 2022) County/DMU Zone Remaining Public Remaining Private County/DMU Zone Remaining Public Remaining Private ADAMS FARMLAND Central Farmland (Zone 2) 236 2654 MADELINE ISLAND Northern Forest (Zone 1) 0 0 ADAMS FOREST Central Forest (Zone 1) 0 1140 MANITOWOC Central Farmland (Zone 2) 124 1279 Need an expert? They will also need to determine whether they will hunt on public or private land to make their purchase. Forty seven regular units will require hunters to purchase antlerless (bonus) tags if they wish to tag antlerless deer in those units this fall. For questions or comments, contact WPRs Audience Services at 1-800-747-7444, email listener@wpr.org or use our Listener Feedback form. Even so, Pat Quaintance, vice chair of the county's deer advisory council, said there's been a noticeable decrease in the deer population. MADISON, Wis. - The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations (formerly known as tags) will be available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. through the Go Wild website and license sales locations. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2010 deer management unit designations map, 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations booklet, Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts. The board lowered the number of tags for hunting antlerless deer on public land to roughly a quarter of what Bayfield County proposed. Like the rest of the state, both gun and archery deer hunters in CWD Management Zone units are limited to shooting antlerless deer only during the Dec. 11-14 period. Those tags go on sale Aug. 15. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from WED 7:00 PM CST until THU 9:00 AM CST, Jefferson County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 12:00 PM CST, Dodge County, Fond Du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, Join FOX, support Red Cross Ukraine relief efforts, online through the Go Wild license portal, Wisconsin to set fall wolf limit after runaway spring hunt, Cedarburg backyard black bear sighting investigated by police, Full freeway closure: I-43 from Brown Deer Road to Mequon Road, Rain, snow expected; Thursday morning commute could be impacted, Sherman and Villard fatal crash, speeding driver arrested. Anyone who has not had the chance to get a license in advance can purchase one after selecting the bonus antlerless harvest authorization in Go Wild. Sign up now! General questions seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Confidentially report suspected wildlife, recreational, and environmental violations. "When they've had multiple years of really light antlerless permits, combined with mild winters, that area has had a propensity to really increase (the deer population) quickly," Pritzl said. (Visit dnr.wi.gov, and search "armed forces hunting" for military exceptions ). View Comments. Hunters are advised to consult the 2008 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations for specific tagging and weapon regulations for the deer management unit or state park in which they plan to hunt. Natural Resources Board cut antlerless tags to a quarter of what Bayfield County proposed. ", Kazmierski said the board and DNR had more work to do with county deer advisory councils, calling some recommendations "misguided.". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 101 S. Webster Street PO Box 7921 Madison . FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jason Fleener, Assistant Deer Ecologist - (608) 261-7589, For questions about tag sales and park access permits contact the DNR Call Center at 1-888-WDNRINFo). Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wisconsin deer hunters may now select their Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authrizations in Go Wild. Why is there no junior deer license for nonresident junior hunters? Please note that customers who enter the site after the randomization that occurs at 10 a.m. will be added to the end of a "virtual" line in the order in which they arrive. Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo. MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021 Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorization selection is now open. BONUS ANTLERLESS DEER TAGS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE STARTING AUG. 14 Contact (s): Kevin Wallenfang, DNR big game ecologist, 608-261-7589 July 25, 2017 MADISON - Bonus antlerless deer tags will be available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. through the Go Wild website and license sales locations. Bonus tags will be sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2016 deer hunting season ends. Click on BUY LICENSES. Every gun and archery deer hunting license will include an antlerless carcass tag valid for units designated as Herd Control or Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Available Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations, may be purchased by: Bonus harvest authorizations are $5.00 for any person under age 12, $12.00 for residents and $20.00 for non-residents. The board's chair, Greg Kazmierski, said theres a growing disparity in deer harvested on public and private land. Be safe. A list of units with permits still available can be found on the DNR Web site. Nineteen regular deer management units will not have any antlerless tags available for sale this year to encourage herd growth. A list of units and tags available can be found at dnr.wi.gov. Valid during any firearm deer season except in any DMU where an antlerless-only hunt is taking place. Wisconsin's cigarette sales have fallen significantly over the last 20 years, Milwaukee-based movie theater corporation continues post-pandemic recovery, Conservationists, We Energies celebrate 30th anniversary of program to reintroduce peregrine falcon population, Low snowfall totals across southeast Wisconsin are impacting snow removal businesses, recreation, 'Urban' no more: Census reclassifies dozens of Wisconsin places as 'rural', New study finds extremely high levels of 'forever chemicals' in Great Lakes fish, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board. Please note that customers who enter the site after the randomization that occurs at 10:00 a.m. will be added to the end of the virtual queue in the order in which they arrive. Since 2000, hunters have donated more than 63,000 deer and 2.8 million pounds of venison to this program. From there, you will find Bonus Antlerless Harvest Authorization at the very top of the list. In its simplest form, this means that as deer numbers increase, more antlerless harvest authorizations are issued to help manage herd growth. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations are available for purchase in all but three deer management units for the 2020 season. Keep updated on the latest news and information. There is no advantage for customers who enter the site before 9:45 a.m. Need an expert? Chatwith customer service M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Monitoring from 2018 to 2021 found evidence that deer fed on 96 percent of tree stands in the county. During the recently completed nine-day gun deer hunt, the call center received thousands of calls from hunters in the field asking questions about properly tagging a deer, where was the closest registration station, and to report game law violations. according to an analysis by the DNR Forestry Division, Harvest levels approved for 2022 fall elk hunt in Wisconsin, Natural Resources Board signs off on last leg of largest land conservation effort in state history, As deforestation threatens the songbird, Wisconsin works with partners to stave off further decline, Not kidding around: Goats beat back buckthorn for first time at Brule River State Forest, Lawsuit challenging Wisconsin 'lame duck' law persists more than 4 years after it was passed. Stay informed with WPR's email newsletter. Junior license holders may request farmland (Zone 2) antlerless harvest authorizations in addition to the Junior antlerless harvest authorization included with their deer hunting license. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Overall, harvest recommendations this year are 4 percent lower than in 2021. Licenses available August 1; deadline to apply for antlerless permits is September 6. MADISON, Wis. - The Natural Resources Board Thursday approved the final 2020 deer season structure and antlerless harvest authorization levels. Bonus tags cost $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 10 and 11. Not all deer management units and/or land types will have harvest authorizations available. Units with relatively low numbers of available tags can be expected to sell out quickly. Every gun and archery deer hunting license will include an antlerless carcass tag valid for units designated as Herd Control or Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). 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