Applications Open for 2025 Sturgeon Spearing Season News | July 3, 2024 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy Applications are open for the 2025 sturgeon spearing season in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says 500 people will be chosen to get a license. They’ll be able to spear a sturgeon from Poygan, Winneconne, or Butte des Morts lakes during the season. The application deadline is August 1st. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.