Open Hunting Information
Note: Hunting is allowed in various areas throughout the park. Hikers should be aware of the areas open to hunting and should wear blaze orange when appropriate.
CWD Zone State Park Deer Hunting: No person may hunt deer in Devil’s Lake State Park during the open deer hunting season in that park, without first obtaining a CWD State Park Deer Hunting Access Permit and property map identifying those areas closed to hunting within the park properties. Note: Permits and maps are available at the link below and at the State Park office and all DNR Service Centers within the CWD zones. Vehicle Admission Stickers are still required. Check with the State Park office for details about all other state park rules and camping information.
Wisconsin Hunting Guides & Regulations
- 2011 Wisconsin Hunting Guide
- CWD Zone (Deer Management Unit Map)
- 6400 acres available for hunting - Deer Hunting Map [PDF 987KB] Turkey Hunting Map [PDF 667KB]
- CWD State Park Deer Hunting Access Permit [PDF 21KB]
| Archery | Gun | Muzzleloader | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | Harvest Limit | Dates | Harvest Limit | Dates | Type |
| Nov. 19 – Dec. 7 | Unlimited Earn-a-Buck Regulations apply* | Oct. 13 – 16 (hunting hours end at 12 noon each day) | Antlerless Only | Nov. 28 – Dec. 7 | Unlimited EAB regulations apply.** |
| Dec. 8 – 11 | Antlerless Only | Nov. 19 – 27 | Unlimited EAB regulations apply** | ||
| Dec. 12 – Jan. 8 | Unlimited Earn-a-Buck Regulations apply* | Dec. 8 – 11 | Antlerless Only | ||
* Note: one buck deer per unused Archery Buck Deer Carcass Tag (without EAB). Also, one buck deer per each unused antlerless or CWD deer carcass tag provided a valid Buck Authorization Sticker is affixed to the back OR an unregistered antlerless deer tagged by the same hunter accompanies the tagged buck deer until both are registered. Also, one antlerless deer per each additional unused antlerless or CWD deer carcass tag.
** Note: one buck deer per unused Gun Buck Deer Carcass Tag (without EAB). Also, one buck deer per each unused antlerless or CWD deer carcass tag provided a valid Buck Authorization Sticker is affixed to the back OR an unregistered antlerless deer tagged by the same hunter accompanies the tagged buck deer until both are registered. Also, one antlerless deer per each additional unused antlerless or CWD deer carcass tag.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Park Headquarters …………………………………608-356-8301
Sauk County Sheriff’s Department ……………… 608-356-4895
Ambulance or Fire …………………………………………911
TURN IN POACHERS Report Hunting and Fishing Violations TOLL-FREE HOTLINE 24-Hour- Strictly Confidential 1-800-TIP-WDNR (847-9367)