If Wisconsin isn’t the most popular bear hunting destination in the country, the state is very close to the top, with about 4,100 bears recorded in each of the last 10 years (4,171 average).
According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wisconsin consistently ranks among the top bear-producing states. Not only do Wisconsin hunters harvest significant numbers of bears, but some of them top the Boone and Crockett (B&C) record books.
Another large season is expected for Wisconsin bear hunters in a state where production continues
