Wisconsin is a beautiful state, full of forests and wildlife. But there are some things hunters need to know before they go into the woods looking for a game. 

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One of those things is that it’s illegal to feed deer in Wisconsin. 

That’s right: if you see a deer chewing on something or feeding at a salt lick, you should probably not go over there and give them some more food or try to take a picture with them. 

The reason why it’s against the law? Well.

Illegal to put out salt licks

In Wisconsin, it is illegal to put out salt licks if you can see deer. 

However, if you are in a municipality that allows salt licks and a county ordinance prohibits them, then it is legal. 

You will need to check the laws of your state and local municipality before putting out a salt lick.

You can also contact your local wildlife department for more information about whether or not it’s legal for you to have a salt lick on your property.

Illegal to feed or attract deer 

In addition to salt licks, feeding or attracting deer with anything other than naturally occurring food is illegal. Examples of non-natural food include:

• Bread and grains (including corn)
• Candy, cookies, and other sweets

The Statewide Hunting Regulations (Wis Statute 29.184) state that it is unlawful to feed deer during the hunting seasons unless the feeding is done by the landowner(s) from their land for management purposes only, such as vegetation control or crop damage prevention

Feeding deer is illegal. 

Feeding deer is illegal in Wisconsin and can cause them to become too comfortable around humans.

Feeding deer can cause them to lose their natural fear of humans, which means they may not run away when approached by a human.

Conclusion

It’s important to remember that feeding deer can cause them to become too comfortable around humans. 

-This can lead to habituation and loss of natural fear, which leads to dangerous encounters for humans and animals. 

It’s also illegal in Wisconsin—and other states—to feed deer with anything other than naturally occurring food. 

If you want to ensure that deer keep their natural fear of humans, then don’t use salt licks or other tricks when trying to attract them.