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Coyote Hunting Laws in Wisconsin (verify before you hunt)
Wisconsin predator-hunting rules can vary by method, season, and land type. Use this page as a quick checklist, then confirm the current wording in Wisconsin’s official regulations before hunting.
Regulations change. This page is a guide only — not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the governing agency before hunting.
Governing body (Wisconsin): Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At a glance (what Wisconsin’s regs actually say)
Source: Wisconsin Hunting Regulations (Fall 2025–Spring 2026). Page references below are to that booklet.
- Season: the regs table lists “Coyote — Continuous open season” (p. 3).
- Night hunting: “Unprotected species (as well as coyote, fox and raccoon) may be hunted without shooting hour restrictions…” (p. 5). (The same section notes bow/crossbow timing exceptions during bear and archery/crossbow deer seasons.)
- Light at the point of kill (on foot): “A flashlight or firearm-mounted light may be used at the point of kill while hunting on foot for coyote…” (p. 5).
- No shining with a weapon: “It is illegal to… use or possess with intent to use, a light… for shining any wild animal while hunting or in possession of a firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow…” (p. 5).
Note: the WI DNR “Season dates & deadlines” page is still a good official quick-jump for date tables: dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates
Wisconsin rules checklist (what to verify)
| Rule area | What to confirm | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Classification / season | How coyotes are classified and any seasons/limits | WI DNR regs |
| License | License requirements + resident/non-resident rules | WI DNR licensing |
| Night hunting / lights | Artificial light rules + any restrictions | WI DNR regs |
| Electronic calls | Whether electronic callers are allowed and any restrictions | WI DNR regs |
| Public land | State land rules and special restrictions | WI DNR hunting resources |
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Related state law pages
Official resources (Wisconsin)
- Wisconsin DNR: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/
- Hunting regulations: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Hunt
- Season dates & deadlines: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates
- Wisconsin Hunting Regulations (PDF): https://widnr.widen.net/s/xl2s58fsbf/2025-wisconsin-hunting-regulations
- Licensing (Go Wild): https://gowild.wi.gov/