U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
News Release
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
Savanna District
7071 Riverview Road
Thomson, IL 61285
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE 10/7/2024
Contact: Jacquelynn Albrecht (815)273-2732
Availability of Trapping Permits for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
Trap tag sales will begin on October 8, 2024 at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (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 are subject to change. We suggest you contact the office you plan to purchase trap tags from in advance to confirm if the office will be open.
Office/Location
Office Hours
Contact Phone #
Winona District
102 Walnut Street – Suite 205
Winona, MN 55987
By Appointment Only Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(507) 454-7351
Lacrosse District
October: Tues.– Sat. November: Tues.- Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
McGregor District 470 Cliff Haven Road
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
By Appointment Only
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Savanna District
By Appointment Only Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 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 on the web at https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/Reference/Profile/60898.
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), LinkedIn, Flickr, and YouTube.
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