Deer season is near! Get in gear by watching Deer Hunt WI 2013 with Dan Small!

Kick off your deer season by watching Deer Hunt Wisconsin 2013!

The  hour-long special is designed to help you prepare for the upcoming firearm season! Starting Nov. 7 on public television, you can watch host Dan Small's interviews with DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp and other DNR staff to discuss research on Wisconsin’s deer herd, efforts to recruit new hunters, the impact of deer on forest habitat, new regulations and a forecast for this year’s hunt.

Viewers will also learn how they can share photos and video of their hunts and connect with DNR via social media, get a look at new hunting gear, and hear stories of successful hunts from several young hunters who bagged deer during the October Youth Hunt.

Watch the show on t.v. or come back next week to dnr.wi.gov, search keyword "deer show" to watch your favorite segment again!

T.V. show times

November 7 - Milwaukee Public TV (MPTV 10.1) [exit DNR] at 9 p.m.
November 7 - Wisconsin Public TV (Wisconsin Digital Channel, e.g. 21.2) [exit DNR] (Stations in Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse, Menomonie/Eau Claire, Wausau, Park Falls) at 9 p.m.
November 9 - Milwaukee Public TV (MPTV 10.1) [exit DNR] at 9 a.m.
November 13 - Fox Sports Wisconsin at 9 p.m.
November 13 - Fox Sports North at 10 p.m.
November 14 - Fox Sports Wisconsin at 7 p.m.
November 14 - Fox Sports North at 7 p.m.
November 17 - Fox Sports Wisconsin at 10 a.m.