Bow Season in Crosshairs News | September 14, 2023 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy It is the latest sign of fall. Archery and crossbow season open across Wisconsin on Saturday. The Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to be safe, and to be sure to register any deer they take by 5 p.m. the next day. The DNR says there are bonus antlerless deer permits available in many counties. While bow season begins this weekend, gun season in the state is still a few months away.