Hunters Prepare for Wisconsin’s Gun Deer Season
PUBLISHED 3:29 PM ET Nov. 04, 2025
SUAMICO, Wis. — Each year, Brian Williamsen takes the time to sight in his firearms in preparation for Wisconsin’s gun deer season. He believes this practice is essential for conducting an ethical hunt and showing respect for the deer.
What You Need To Know
- Wisconsin’s gun deer season is scheduled from Nov. 22 to Nov. 30.
- The annual hunt significantly boosts many businesses throughout Wisconsin.
- The Brown County Rifle Range is available for sighting in daily from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. until Nov. 20.
- The fee is $7 per gun or bow shooter.
“I was pretty much right on with one of my guns,” he shared after a session at the shooting bench. “The other one needed just a couple of minor adjustments. Typically, it’s just a slight tweak each year.”
Like over half a million other hunters, he will venture into the woods and farmland across Wisconsin for the hunt. On Tuesday, he was at the Brown County Rifle Range.
“I just returned from duck hunting in North Dakota, and it hit me that I only have three weeks until deer season begins. I took a day off to come out here and get everything ready as quickly as possible.”
Hunting Works for Wisconsin is an organization that tracks and promotes the economic benefits of hunting in the state, reporting that hunters contribute approximately $2.6 billion annually. On average, each hunter spends about $2,800 throughout the year.
Logan Lasee, a member of the Brown County Parks Department, assists hunters with sighting their guns.
“This is a long-standing tradition for many families, passed down through generations,” he noted. “There’s a significant economic impact, especially with people traveling north. Small businesses in those areas rely heavily on hunting; without it, they see far fewer visitors throughout the year. This season is crucial for Wisconsin.”
Lasee understands the financial commitment that comes with November — he’s a hunter himself.
“If my wife is listening, I don’t spend too much,” he joked. “However, there’s definitely a good amount of money spent on hunting each fall. It adds up to a couple hundred dollars each year for equipment and travel. For me, the memories I create with my dad and family are truly priceless.”
For Williamsen, hunting is more than just a sport.
“It’s my wife and me, and this is how we eat throughout the year,” he explained. “We rely on our deer, and I also hunt geese and ducks. We fish as well, trying to minimize our purchases of meat from the grocery store.”
Source: Spectrum News 1
