Trapping Permits for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Fish and Refuge go on Sale, October 6th

Availability of Trapping Permits for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge 

Trap tag sales will begin on October 6, 2026 at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish  Refuge. Please note that a State trapping license and cash or check for $30 is required to obtain trap tags.  Wisconsin residents must provide printed proof of trapping privileges as refuge employees do not have  access to the WIDNR electronic system.  

Trap Tags can be purchased during regular Visitor Center Hours at the La Crosse District Office  Visitor Center Hours: October: Tues-Sat 9am – 3pm and November – April: Tues – Fri 9am – 3pm La Crosse District Visitor Center Phone # (608) 799-2399 

N5727 County Rd Z 

Onalaska, WI 54650 

The following offices are by appointment only Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm: Winona District Office Phone # (507) 454-7351 

102 Walnut Street – Suite 205  

Winona, MN 55987 

McGregor District Office Phone # (608) 326-0515 

481 Luster Heights Rd 

Harpers Ferry, IA 52146 

Savanna District Office Phone # (815) 273-2732 

7071 Riverview Rd 

Thomson, IL 61285 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants,  and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information,  visit www.fws.gov and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as  Twitter),