The average hunting incidents per year for the last 10 gun deer seasons (2013-2022) is 6.4.

Wisconsin DNR | News Release

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022 |Updated Nov 30, 2022 9:14 am CST

GUN DEER SEASON HUNTING INCIDENTS

At the publication time of this news release, the DNR reports eight firearm-involved injuries and one fatality for the entire 2022 gun deer season.

• Sauk County, Woodland Township:On Nov. 19, 2022, at approximately 11:10 a.m., a 22-year-old male was the victim of a gunshot wound to the thigh. During a deer drive, a 20-year-old male shooter, who was a driver in the hunting party, shot at a running deer, striking the victim, who was a stander in the hunting party. The victim was transported to the hospital and treated.
• Marquette County, Mecan Township:On Nov. 19, 2022, at approximately noon, while in a ground blind in a field, a 69-year-old female was…