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2011 Fall Archery Limited Access Permits

2012 Archery Hunt

2012 Archery Hunt information will be available mid-July. Please visit this site at that time for application information. Thank you.

Due to the popularity of the Dane County Archery Hunting Program, an online application and permit selection process was developed to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to receive an access permit. Applications are selected through a computer-generated lottery drawing.

Application Information

  • Applications for an Archery Limited Access Permit will be accepted beginning Monday, July 25, 2011 through Sunday, August 21, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • A nonrefundable $3.00 application fee will be charged for all applications submitted. The cost of the Access Permit is an additional $12.00 to successful applicants. These costs cover administration of the program.
  • The application process registers you for an opportunity to be drawn for an "access-only" permit for one (1) of the eligible properties. Applicants will be able to select the order of preference for properties for which they would be willing to receive a permit.
  • Only one application per person may be submitted and only one permit per person will be awarded if selected in the lottery drawing. If selected, applicants will be awarded their first available property choice.
  • Generally, there are more applicants then permits available. See past lottery statistics.
  • Hunters (and any accompanying youths) applying for this permit must purchase all necessary WI DNR licenses and permits and strictly follow all WI DNR hunting rules for the Management Area in which they will archery hunt.Visit WI DNR’s website for more information.

Lottery Drawing Information

First Drawing:

  • The first drawing will be Monday, August 22, 2011. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Lottery drawing results will be posted online and at the Dane County Parks Office Access permits must be purchased in person at the Parks office, by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, or will be forfeited and entered into a second drawing.

Second Drawing (if required):

  • A second drawing will occur on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 for any permits which are unclaimed after the deadline. All applicants who did not receive a permit in the first drawing will automatically be entered into the second drawing. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Lottery drawing results will be posted online and at the Dane County Parks Office. Access permits must be purchased in person at the Parks office by 4:30 PM on Thursday, September 15, 2011, or will be forfeited and available for purchase on a first come first served basis at the Parks office. Please check the website for updates on remaining permit availability.

Hunting Properties

The eligible properties are listed at the page linked below:

Property maps will also be available at the Dane County Parks Office.

Online Application

Use the following link to begin your online registration:

Comments

Please contact us with any questions or concerns:

Statistics

Usage and selection statistics for the past two years are now available at the following webpage:

Revised: October 28, 2011