Bear Hunting Season Underway News | September 6, 2023 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy The first of Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons begins today. The state’s Department of Natural Resources says bear hunting season is now underway. There are three zones where hunters are allowed to use dogs to help in the hunt, and three zones in the state where they are not. Bear hunting season runs until October 10th. The DNR says this should be a ‘quality hunting season’ this fall.