WisDNR reminds you of the value of purchasing the “Wisconsin Conservation Patron License”

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WisDNR reminds you of the value of purchasing the “Wisconsin Conservation Patron License”

Apr 2, 2026, 3:36 AM CT

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you of the value of purchasing the Wisconsin Conservation Patron License. If you’re an avid outdoor recreationist who loves to both fish and hunt, it might be time to consider the Wisconsin Conservation Patron License. Your license purchase supports all of Wisconsin’s fish and wildlife programs, including critical habitat management and research.

The Conservation Patron License is an annual fee of $165 and includes: Gun Deer Hunting License; Archery License; Crossbow License; Small Game License; Pheasant Stamp; Annual Fishing License; Great Lakes Trout & Salmon Stamp; Inland Trout Stamp; Sturgeon Hook & Line Inland; Sturgeon Hook & Line WI-MI; Trapping License; Fisher Application; Spring Turkey Application; Spring Turkey License; Turkey Stamp; Fall Turkey License & Harvest Authorization; Early Goose Permit; Statewide Regular Goose; Waterfowl Stamp; Harvest Information Program (HIP) Survey; Annual Park Sticker; Annual State Parks Trail Pass; Admission to Heritage Hill State Park; and a subscription to Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

Wisconsin residents can save over $130, compared to the cost of separately purchasing all the items included in the Conservation Patron License. Licenses can be purchased online through the Go Wild license portal, at all license sales agents or at DNR Service Centers.

Cost
  • Wisconsin Resident ……………….$165
  • Wisconsin Resident Purple Heart…$10
  • Wisconsin Junior ……………………$75
  • Nonresident ………………………$620
  • Nonresident Purple Heart……….$161
  • Nonresident Junior ……………….$77

Wisconsin residents save over $130 when compared to the value for the items included in the Conservation Patron License.
(Junior licenses sold to those 12 to 17 years of age at time of purchase)

How to purchase

Save money

Get all of your basic fishing and hunting privileges at a great price.

Save time

One purchase gives you nearly everything you need.

Conserve our natural resources

Know that your license purchase supports all of Wisconsin’s fish and wildlife programs, including habitat management and research.

If you are considering the Conservation Patron License, visit the DNR’s Conservation Patron website.

Adam Hess

Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.

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