Hunting and fishing license fees increasing for Wisconsin non-residents

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced a fee increase for those who want to obtain hunting and fishing licenses but do not live in the state.

This is a result of the 2024-2025 budget signed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers last week.

Licenses for the 2023-2024 season are valid through March 31st, 2024.

The fee increases range from $5 to $40 and are listed below:

New Nonresident Hunting Fees 

  • Annual Small Game: $90
  • Five-Day Small Game: $60
  • Deer: $200
  • Archery and Crossbow: $165
  • Turkey: $65
  • Furbearing Animal: $165

New Nonresident Fishing Fees

  • Individual One-Day: $15
  • Individual Annual: $55
  • Individual Four-Day: $29
  • Individual 15-Day: $33
  • Family Annual: $70
  • Family 15-Day: $45

New Nonresident Combination License Fees

  • Conservation Patron: $620
  • Sports License: $295

The last time license fees increased for non-Wisconsin residents was back in 2005.