2022 Early Archery Permits and Information
Dates: September 17 through November 18, 2022
The season dates for the refuge early archery hunt is September 17th through November 18th, 2022. Hunters may download an early archery permit application or pick up at the Refuge Office and send the completed application, signed permit, and a $10 processing fee to the refuge. Office hours are Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The application deadline is 4:00 pm on August 31, 2022. UPDATE: The drawing will be held on Friday September 2 to account for slower mail delivery.
2022 Deer Gun Hunt Permits and Information
Dates: November 19, 2022 - November 27, 2022
Hunters may apply to hunt on the refuge during the Wisconsin Nine-Day firearms season (November 19, 2022 - November 27, 2022). Hunters may download an deer gun hunt permit application or pick up at the Refuge Office and send the completed application, signed permit, and a $10 processing fee to the refuge. Office hours are Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Only permitted hunters for the gun hunt will be allowed to hunt. The application deadline is 4:00 pm on September 16, 2022.
2022 Waterfowl Hunt for Persons With Disabilities and Information
Dates: Saturday October 15 – Friday October 21, 2022
This year Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will offer the opportunity to hunt the River Bottoms tract from Saturday October 15 – Friday October 21, 2022. This hunt is limited to 14 participants. If more than 14 applications are received by the deadline (October 7, 2022), a random drawing will be held. The application deadline is 4:00 pm on October 7, 2022.
2022-23 Late Archery Permits and Information
Dates: Monday November 28, 2022 - Thursday January 8, 2023.
The season dates for the refuge late archery hunt are November 28th, 2022 through January 8, 2023. Hunters may download an late archery permit application or pick up at the Refuge Office and send the completed application, signed permit, and a $10 processing fee to the refuge. Office hours are Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The application deadline is 3:30 pm on December 14, 2022.
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2022-2023 Trapping- Auction and Information
Date: October 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will offer trapping units for muskrat and beaver during the Wisconsin 2022-2023 trapping season. There are twelve muskrat units and four beaver units available for bid. Trappers must show a current Wisconsin state trapping license (paper copy) when registering to bid. Bids will start at $40.00 per unit. Trappers must be present at the auction to bid.
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