The following is a summary of some of the upcoming hunting seasons for Minnesota and Wisconsin near the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Refer to the Minnesota and Wisconsin hunting regulations booklet for specific zone descriptions, permits, bag limits, and regulations.
MINNESOTA-2009/2010
Virginia Rail and Common Snipe: Sept. 1 – Nov. 4
Crow(2nd season) July 15- Oct. 15
Bear: Sept. 1 – Oct. 18
Jackrabbit, Cottontail, and Snowshoe Hare: Sept. 19– Feb. 28
Squirrels, Gray and Fox: Sept. 19 – Feb. 28
Ruffed Grouse: Sept. 19-Jan. 3
Sharp-tailed Grouse: Sept. 19–Nov. 30 (in open zone)
Woodcock: Statewide Sept 19- Nov. 2
Pheasant: Statewide Oct. 10–Jan. 3
Wild Turkey: Fall Season Oct. 14-18, Oct. 21- 25
White-tailed Deer:
Bow- Sept. 19- Dec. 31
Gun- Nov. 7 (Check specific zone for ending date)
Muzzleloader- Nov. 28- Dec. 13
Waterfowl: Oct. 3 Refer to the MN waterfowl hunting booklet.
* For further hunting information and regulations consult the MN Hunting Regulations or the MN DNR website: www.dnr.state.mn.us.
WISCONSIN -2008/2009
Ruffed Grouse: Zone A Sept. 12–Jan. 31, Zone B Oct. 10-Dec. 8
Bobwhite Quail: Statewide Oct. 17(noon) – Dec. 9
Sharp-tailed Grouse: Oct. 17 – Nov. 8
Pheasant: Statewide Oct. 17(noon) – Dec. 31
Woodcock: Statewide Sept. 19 – Nov. 2
Wild Turkey: Fall season Sept. 12 – Nov. 19
Crow: Statewide Sept. 12 – Nov 19
White-tailed Deer:
Bow- Sept. 12 – Nov. 19 and Nov. 30 – Jan. 3
Gun- Nov. 21 – Nov. 29
Muzzleloader- Nov. 30–Dec. 9
Statewide Antlerless- Dec 10–13
Bear: Sept. 9–Sept. 15 Aid of Dogs, Sept. 16-Oct. 6 Aid of Bait & Dogs, Oct. 7-Oct. 13 Aid of Bait, No Dogs. Check regs for permit areas, use of dogs, and bait.
Cottontail Rabbit: Northern Zone: Sept. 12 – Feb. 28. Southern Zone: Oct. 17 (noon) – Feb 28
Squirrels: Statewide Sept. 12 – Jan. 31
Early Canada Goose Sept 1-Sept 15, Waterfowl Opener Sept. 23 (9 am): Refer to the WI waterfowl hunting booklet.
Racoon, fox & coyote: resident hunt & north zone Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, non-resident & south zone Oct. 31-Feb. 15
* For further hunting information and regulations consult the WI Hunting Regulations or the WI DNR website: www.dnr.state.wi.us.
Hunting is permitted on National Park Service property within the St. Croix NSR in accordance with state and federal regulations.