Hunting at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge

Woman dressed warmly in camouflage and standing in marsh reeds aims a shotgun into the air

Hunting is available at almost 400 national wildlife refuges, more than 35 wetland management districts and almost 20 national fish hatcheries. Hunting is a priority public use at national wildlife refuges. Wildlife hunting is subject to sustainable limits and sometimes used as a management tool to keep wildlife populations in check. Hunters' purchase of Duck Stamps helps buy conservation lands. Hunters must have an appropriate state license.

For Specific Refuge Rules and Policies

Activity	Season Dates	Hunting Hours	Special Regulations
ArcheryDeerandTurkey Hunting	Wisconsin/Illinois	StateShooting Hours	Stateregulationsapply.Allstate approvedarchery equipment is allowed.
Deer Gun Hunting (rifle/shotgun)	Wisconsin	StateShooting Hours	State regulations apply
Deer Shotgun Hunting	Illinois	StateShooting Hours	State regulations apply
Muzzleloader Deer Hunting	Wisconsin/Illinois	StateShooting Hours	State regulations apply
Upland Game Hunting, Migratory BirdHunting(Waterfowlandnon- waterfowl species)	Wisconsin/Illinois	StateShooting Hours	Stateregulationsapply.Huntersmustpossessand use only non-toxic shot shells.
FirearmTurkey Hunting	Wisconsin/Illinois	StateShooting Hours	Stateregulationsapply.Huntersmust possessand use only non-toxic shot shells while turkey hunting.
Small GameHunting(including furbearer)	Wisconsin/Illinois	Daylighthours only	Stateregulationsapply.Huntersmustpossessand use onlynon-toxicshotshells.Nighttimefurbearer hunting prohibited.
Fishing and Bow Fishing	Wisconsin/Illinois	Daylighthours only	StateRegulationsapply.Nighttimefishing prohibited.
Applicable state seasons and bag limits for all activities