Special Notice: The state hunting change for archery season does not apply here on the refuge! The refuge archery season will NOT be open during the 9-day firearms season. Only permitted hunters for the gun hunt will be allowed to hunt. Late archery season on the refuge is November 26th thru Jan 6, 2013. 

Nine-Day Gun Deer Hunt Application  

Late Season Archery Hunt Application  

Each year the refuge offers waterfowl hunting opportunities for persons with disabilities.  To participate in this special Refuge hunt, all applicants must have a Wisconsin Class A or C Disabled Hunting Permit, a current Wisconsin issued hunting license, current year State & Federal Duck Stamps, and a completed Migratory Bird Hunt application. This hunt is limited to 14 participants.

Interested hunters may contact Trempealeau NWR for more information or to request an application by calling 608/539-2311, ext. 6 (TTY users may call via the Wisconsin State Relay Service at 1-800-947-3529). To request an application by mail, write to Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, W28488 Refuge Road, Trempealeau, Wisconsin 54661 or contact us via e-mail at Jennifer_lilla@fws.gov

Migratory Bird Hunt Application  

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge offers trapping units for muskrat and beaver during the Wisconsin trapping seasons.
Bidding for the units take place during a trapping auction in late September annually.  A press release is submitted usually the week before in all local area newspapers and on this website.  There are fifteen muskrat units and four beaver units available for bid. Trappers must show a current Wisconsin state trapping license when registering to bid. Bids will start at $40.00 per unit and trappers must be present at the auction to bid. Payment for units is due at the close of the auction.
 

Muskrat units are also available for bid for both Youth (18 years of age and younger) and Senior Citizen (65 years of age and older), free of charge. If you would like to enter in the drawing for these units, you must be present for bidding and provide a current Wisconsin trapping license and proof of age.
 

Interested trappers may inspect the trapping units prior to the auction date. Trapping unit history and maps are available at the refuge office.

Certain activities such as research, commercial tours and large group visits may require a special use permit.  Contact the refuge manager for more information or to apply for a special use permit.