Outdoor Jobs in Wisconsin
0 open listings · updated Sep 13, 2026
Wisconsin posts fishing guide, hunting guide, farm and ranch, and trail jobs. Musky, walleye, smallmouth and pike guides work the Chippewa Flowage, Eagle River chain, Lake Winnebago, Green Bay, Door County and the Mississippi from May through October, and Great Lakes charter captains out of Sturgeon Bay, Algoma, Kewaunee and Milwaukee hire mates for salmon and trout. Hunting guides work whitetail, turkey, bear and waterfowl seasons. Dairy and beef farms hire hands year-round. The Wisconsin DNR, Ice Age Trail Alliance and Wisconsin Conservation Corps run trail crews.
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Wisconsin requires a state guide license from the Department of Natural Resources for anyone guiding hunters or anglers for pay, and Great Lakes charter captains need a USCG license.
Wisconsin fishing guide work is seasonal from the May opener through October, and many guides pair it with a winter of ice fishing guiding, hunting guiding or farm work. Northwoods resorts around Hayward, Minocqua, Eagle River and Boulder Junction hire guides and dock staff for the summer and often provide a cabin. Great Lakes charter mates out of Door County and Algoma work April through October and are usually paid a day rate plus tips.
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Questions About Outdoor Jobs in Wisconsin
Do I need a license to guide fishing in Wisconsin?
Yes. The Wisconsin DNR issues an annual guide license for fishing and hunting guides, which requires a fishing or hunting license and a small fee. Great Lakes charter captains also need a USCG OUPV license.
When is Wisconsin fishing guide season?
Musky and walleye guides work from the May opener through October, with musky peaking in September and October. Great Lakes charters run April through October.
Are there farm jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes. Dairy and beef farms hire year-round hands, milkers and equipment operators, often with housing. Listings appear under ranch hand.
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