Trapping permits are available for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Trap tag sales began on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 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.
District Offices are currently open to the public at the days and times listed below, but they are
subject to change. Contact the office where you plan to purchase trap tags in advance, to confirm if the Office will be open.
If you have questions, please contact Refuge Ranger, Jacquelynn Albrecht at 815-273-2732.
Winona District
102 Walnut Street – Suite 205
Winona, MN 55987
Monday to Friday 507-454-7351
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
La Crosse District
N5727 County Road Z
Onalaska, WI 54650
October: Tuesday to Saturday 608-779-2399
November: Tuesday to Friday 608-779-2399
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
McGregor District
470 Cliff Haven Road
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Monday – Friday 608-306-0024
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Savanna District
7071 Riverview Road, Thomson, IL 61285
Monday to Friday 815-273-2732
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional information can be found in the Refuge’s Furbearer Management Plan by
contacting one of the District Offices. A report summarizing 20 years (1996–2015) of
furbearer harvest information–submitted by trappers in their fur catch reports–is also
available at https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/60898.