FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Contact: Dana M. Schelling, [email protected], (608) 539-2311 ext. 1
This year Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will offer the opportunity to hunt the River Bottoms tract from Saturday October 19 – Friday October 25, 2024. On Friday October 25, the hunt will end by 12:00 pm. This portion of the Refuge will be closed to other public use and hunters will be provided with a code to access the property. There will be an accessible porta-potty stationed for daily use and a warming shelter to get out of the weather, if needed.
To participate in this special refuge hunt, all applicants must have a Wisconsin Class A or C Disabled Hunting Permit, a current Wisconsin issued small game license, 2024 State & Federal Duck Stamps, and a completed application. This hunt is limited to 14 participants. If more than 14 applications are received by the deadline (3:30 pm on October 7, 2024), a random drawing will be held.
Hunters and assistants may download the application package on the refuge website page or pick one up at the Refuge Office. Please send the completed application and signed permit to Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge W28488 Refuge Rd., Trempealeau, WI 54661, or drop it off at the office during office hours Wednesday-Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. You can place the forms in the brown mailbox during afterhours located in the Contact Station/Office parking area. To request an application by mail, write to Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, W28488 Refuge Road, Trempealeau, Wisconsin 54661.
Interested hunters or assistants may contact Dana M. Schelling for more details or questions at 608-539-2311 x1 or email Dana at [email protected] (TTY users may call via the Wisconsin State Relay Service at 1-800-947-3529).
