Fall Archery Deer & Turkey Limited Access Permit Rules

Successful Archery Limited Access Permit applicants will receive one access permit for one (1) property for the entire season. Hunters 16 years or older are required to purchase a permit. A nonrefundable $3.00 application fee will be charged for all applications submitted. The cost of the permit is an additional $12.00 to successful applicants. Youth participation is encouraged; a youth, 15 years of age or less, may accompany and hunt with a parent or guardian possessing a valid Limited Access Permit.

Archery Hunt Rules

• Hunter must comply with all Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) Deer and Turkey Hunting Rules for the Management Area being hunted. Visit WI DNR’s website for more information.
• A valid WI DNR deer harvest tag(s) and/or a fall turkey permit are required to harvest a deer or turkey.
• Bows must be within a case when walking through "Closed Areas" (all public use areas). See property maps for more information.
• No hunting within 100 feet of "Closed Area" (strictly enforced). Closed Areas include: all trails, buildings, play areas, campsites, parking lots, mowed/maintained areas and private property boundary. Hunting may take place adjacent to non- harvested agricultural fields or in harvested agricultural field if the location is at least 100 feet from a closed area that the public may be using.
• Target practice or shooting at anything other than legal game is prohibited.
• Hunters must carry and visibly display (on person) the Archery Limited Access Permit while hunting or in route to site.
• To access hunting areas, use public access points or an adjacent property with the owner’s permission.
• Portable tree stands and/or ground blinds are allowed but must be removed at the end of the day and be identified with a visible label containing the hunters contact information. Any structure left overnight is a violation and may be removed by park staff as abandoned property.
• Removal of trees or native vegetation prohibited. You may lightly prune for shooting lanes and to access trees.
• Archery Limited Access Permit is valid for one property and one hunter (and accompanying youth) only and it is not transferable to another person.
• Tracking Deer and Turkey:
  • Do not enter any private property without the permission of the owner.
  • If tracking after dark, the Dane County Sheriff’s Department must be notified at (608) 255-2345.
• No motorized vehicles are allowed off designated roads and parking areas unless permitted by the Parks Director. A non-motorized cart may be used to transport harvested deer.
• Disabled hunters should contact the park office if special accommodations are needed.

Non-hunting park patrons have the right to utilize the entire park on and off trails. Hunters must use care and be safety-conscious at all times. County parklands are open for dog walking. Dog owners are required to have their dogs under control and leashed unless they are within a designated off-leash Dog Exercise Area. You may, however, encounter dogs off-leash. If you encounter rule violations or become aware of an issue, please contact the Dane County Parks Office at (608) 224-3730.