Proper licenses, permits needed for deer hunting
News Release Published: November 5, 2009 by the Northern Region
Contact(s): Jim Bishop (715) 635-4242 or one of the offices listed below
SPOONER -- “Hunters must have a valid Wisconsin deer hunting license and backtag in their possession to legally take a deer,” says Dave Zebro, Northern Region conservation warden supervisor. “If the license or backtag are lost, the hunter must either quit hunting or obtain a duplicate backtag/license.”
Also, Zebro reminds that all hunters must validate the deer carcass tag immediately upon killing and before field dressing or moving the deer.
Hunters can save time and money by keeping track of their deer hunting backtag/license, antlerless deer carcass tags, and Hunter Safety Certificates. If the required permits are lost, duplicates can be obtained at any of 1,400 Automated License Issuance System (ALIS) vendors. Duplicate Hunter Safety Certificates are available at any license vendor.
Duplicate licenses can be obtained from any vendor. Duplicate deer backtag/licenses sell for $15. Duplicate Hunter Safety Certificates cost $2.75.
One of the most common ways to lose a tag is because of a broken or improper back tag carrier. In preparing for the upcoming hunt, hunters should check the condition of the carrier. The tag should fit snugly and the clip should be in working condition. Zebro said it is also poor policy to store other license pieces in the back tag carrier.
Hunter Safety Certificates are important documents. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1973, is required to furnish proof of passing a state-sponsored hunter safety course when purchasing a hunting license. A Hunter Safety Certificate from another state will be honored and must be presented when purchasing a hunting license. Many other states also require the certificate for anyone purchasing a license.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Dave Zebro
Northern Region Conservation Warden
715-635-4093
Jim Bishop
NOR Public Affairs Manager
715-635-4242
Rhinelander Front Line Staff
Rhinelander Service Center
715-365-8900
Spooner Front Line Staff
Spooner Service Center
715-635-2101
