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

ActivitySeason DatesHunting HoursSpecial Regulations
ArcheryDeerandTurkey HuntingWisconsin/IllinoisStateShooting HoursStateregulationsapply.Allstate approvedarchery equipment is allowed.
Deer Gun Hunting (rifle/shotgun)WisconsinStateShooting HoursState regulations apply
Deer Shotgun HuntingIllinoisStateShooting HoursState regulations apply
Muzzleloader Deer HuntingWisconsin/IllinoisStateShooting HoursState regulations apply
Upland Game Hunting, Migratory BirdHunting(Waterfowlandnon- waterfowl species)Wisconsin/IllinoisStateShooting HoursStateregulationsapply.Huntersmustpossessand use only non-toxic shot shells.
FirearmTurkey HuntingWisconsin/IllinoisStateShooting HoursStateregulationsapply.Huntersmust possessand use only non-toxic shot shells while turkey hunting.
Small GameHunting(including furbearer)Wisconsin/IllinoisDaylighthours onlyStateregulationsapply.Huntersmustpossessand use onlynon-toxicshotshells.Nighttimefurbearer hunting prohibited.
Fishing and Bow FishingWisconsin/IllinoisDaylighthours onlyStateRegulationsapply.Nighttimefishing prohibited.
Applicable state seasons and bag limits for all activities
Related Documents
Hackmatack Hunting and Fishing Brochure
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Hackmatack Hunting and Fishing Brochure

Hackmatack NWR Hunting and Fishing Regulations (2025)

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Laws, rules, and regulations
General Hunting Laws
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act