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State park, west-central Wisconsin
Perrot State Park hunting notes
1,261 acres of state park in Trempealeau County, with 2026-27 zones, quotas, rules, CWD testing and a map.
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Getting to Perrot State Park
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Perrot State Park, by its record
Count Perrot State Park among the state parks of Trempealeau County. It falls in the DNR West Central Region, west-central Wisconsin. The Wisconsin DNR manages the land. By size (1,261 acres) it is number 20 among 49 state parks on our list. Head northwest from Trempealeau for about 2 miles. 2 smaller units sit inside it, each with its own page.
From the source page (WI DNR Managed Lands GIS ACRES field, whole property (hunting only in areas the property hunting map shows open)); region from the DNR county layer. Checked October 19, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Perrot State Park
Zone lines at Perrot State Park
Deer rules follow the Central Farmland zone and Trempealeau. For 2026 the antlerless quota stands at 4,800. In Bear Zone E the DNR drew 2,628 permits for a target of 185 bears; drawn hunters needed 1 point. Turkey Zone 1: 64,574 spring authorizations in 2025 and 21% hunter success. Trempealeau County is on the CWD list: a positive wild deer has been found. Deer may not be baited or fed in Trempealeau County.
Perrot State Park deer management units
| DMU | Zone | 2026 antlerless | Public bonus | Private bonus | Free per license |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau | Central Farmland | 4,800 | 241 | 994 | 3 |
Bear, turkey, grouse and waterfowl lines through Perrot State Park
| Zone | Setting | Data | Also | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear E | No hound hunting | 185 target, 2,628 permits | 1 point | 128 bears in 2025 |
| Turkey 1 | 64,574 spring tags (2025) | 21% success | 13,813 gobblers | 1,500 fall bonus |
| Grouse A | Sep 12–Jan 3 | 5 a day | ||
| Ducks | Southern | Oct 3–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 | ||
| Canada geese | Southern | Sep 16–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 Dec 19–Jan 2 | ||
| Canada geese | Mississippi River | — | ||
| Wolf zone 6 | Closed | Federal protection |
Zones from the DNR zone layers as recorded in lands.json; quotas and bonus tags from the 2026 antlerless quota table; bear figures from the 2026 bear drawing summary and 2025 bear harvest; turkey from the 2025 spring turkey report; CWD and baiting lists from the DNR. Checked October 19, 2026.
Hunting Perrot State Park within the rules
Who may hunt Perrot State Park
Hunt only in open areas and only in the park windows: early spring to early May, and mid-November to mid-December, with archery into early January. A vehicle admission sticker is needed. Weapon rule here: muzzleloader deer hunting only.
Statewide rules that reach Perrot State Park
Wisconsin asks for 50% blaze orange or fluorescent pink above the waist in firearm deer seasons, archers included, waterfowlers not. Ground blinds on DNR land in a firearm deer season show at least 144 square inches of solid orange or pink, visible from all sides. Unattended stands carry your name or customer ID; they may be left out north of State Hwy. 64 (up to two per county), never south of it. Registration through GameReg closes at 5 p.m. on the day after recovery.
Perrot State Park license list
Residents often take the Conservation Patron, which bundles the hunting licenses. Antlerless tags on public land must be public-access tags.
Perrot State Park: refuges and closures
Perrot State Park carries 1 posted restriction. Typical exception: Hunting/trapping restrictions apply, check property map(s) at link provided.
| Area | Rule | Dates | Acres | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perrot State Park | Hunting/trapping Restrictions | See property map link provided | 1,242 | NR 29.089(1m)(b) |
Season windows on Perrot State Park
| Species | Season | Dates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| All open seasons | Spring | April 1 through the Tuesday nearest May 3 (gun and archery hunting, limited trapping, open areas only) | |
| All open seasons | Fall/Winter | Nov. 15-Dec. 15 (gun and archery hunting and trapping in open seasons); archery through the Sunday nearest Jan. 6 | Exceptions for Buckhorn, Big Bay, Blue Mound, Governor Dodge, Rock Island and Tower Hill state parks. |
Access from the source page; closures from the DNR closed and restricted areas layer; stocking and dove fields from the DNR upland bird layers; rules from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 regulations; prices from Go Wild. Checked October 19, 2026.
Perrot State Park: the game on record
The source names whitetails and raccoons, foxes and coyotes for Perrot State Park.
White-tailed deer
Furbearers
Every other open season that reaches Trempealeau County applies too, within the property rules.
Species from the property record (species named by the source); bag limits from the DNR regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Perrot State Park hunting dates, fall 2026 to spring 2027
21 species and 44 segments reach Perrot State Park. The last column compares each one with today.
| Quarry | Season | Zone | From | To | Status today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery and crossbow | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth/disabled gun hunt | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun deer (9-day) | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | December antlerless hunt | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Antlerless-only Holiday Hunt | Holiday Hunt: Trempealeau | Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone E/C | Sep 9, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Elk | Elk, all weapons | Central Elk Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall turkey | Turkey Zone 1/4 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 1/4 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 1/4 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 1/4 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 1/4 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 1/4 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 1/4 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 1/4 | May 26, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027 | |
| Ruffed Grouse | Ruffed grouse | Grouse Zone A | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Pheasant | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite Quail | Bobwhite quail | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| Hungarian partridge | Hungarian partridge | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Squirrel | Squirrel | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Cottontail | Cottontail rabbit | Northern cottontail zone | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Cottontail | Cottontail rabbit | Southern cottontail zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe Hare | Snowshoe hare | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| American Crow | Crow | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Mar 24, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Youth waterfowl hunt | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck | Northern Duck Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck (split 1) | Southern Duck Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck (split 2) | Southern Duck Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Teal | Early teal | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose | Northern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose (split 1) | Southern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose (split 2) | Southern Goose Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose (holiday split) | Southern Goose Zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | |
| Canada goose | Early Canada goose | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Raccoon | Raccoon (resident) | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Raccoon (nonresident) | Statewide | Oct 31, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Red and gray fox | Fox (red and gray) | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Coyote (hunting) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 1 | North of Hwy. 64 | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 1 | South of Hwy. 64 | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 2 | North of Hwy. 64 | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 2 | South of Hwy. 64 | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Unprotected species | Unprotected species | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fall 2026-Spring 2027 hunting regulations and season dates, checked October 19, 2026.
The land at Perrot State Park
This is the agency description, quoted.
Hunting Perrot State Park Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use area, including trails. Certain trap types are restricted on state park properties. For more information, please see: Hunting and trapping in Wisconsin State Parks Perrot State Park hunting and trapping map In addition to the opportunities that are available during the state parks hunting/trapping time frame, hunting opportunities in state parks that were already established by rule and in place prior to the enactment of 2011 ACT 168, remain in place.
At Perrot State Park, the traditional 9-day muzzleloader deer hunting season and the archery deer hunting season that falls between Nov. 15 through the Sunday nearest Jan. 6 are allowed in the open areas of the park. There is no gun deer hunting at the property.
Quoted from the property page, retrieved 2026-10-19; checked October 19, 2026.
Perrot State Park, unit by unit
The 2 parts of Perrot State Park total 118 acres.
| Page | Type | County | Acres | Listed game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau Mountain | State natural area | Trempealeau | 61 | — |
| Brady's Bluff Prairie | State natural area | Trempealeau | 57 | — |
Deer, bears and CWD around Perrot State Park
Last full season (2025) the Trempealeau County unit gave up 7,151 deer. Since 2016 the yearly total has ranged from 6,247 (2019) to 7,432 (2020). So far in 2026 (preliminary, Oct. 19): Trempealeau 559 deer. In CWD year 2025, 289 Trempealeau County deer were tested and 12 came back positive. Since 1999: 2,875 sampled, 22 positive. Bear hunters registered 16 bears in Trempealeau County in 2025. Property-level harvest does not exist for Perrot State Park; county numbers stand in.
Deer table, Trempealeau County
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | All deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,004 | 4,147 | 7,151 |
| 2024 | 2,855 | 3,772 | 6,627 |
| 2023 | 2,714 | 3,646 | 6,360 |
| 2022 | 2,979 | 4,352 | 7,331 |
| 2021 | 3,002 | 4,087 | 7,089 |
| 2020 | 3,171 | 4,261 | 7,432 |
CWD results near Perrot State Park
| CWD year | Sampled | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 24 | 0 |
| 2025 | 289 | 12 |
| 2024 | 239 | 6 |
| 2023 | 288 | 4 |
| 2022 | 183 | 0 |
| 2021 | 194 | 0 |
Bear table, Trempealeau County
| Season | Total bears | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| 2025 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
Deer from DNR Deer Metrics harvest history and the 2026 harvest to date; CWD from the DNR CWD summary; bears from the DNR bear harvest reports. Checked October 19, 2026.
Where Perrot State Park hunters stay and shop
Every town listed has a hunting guide of its own on this site.
| Town | County | Distance | Population | Public ground (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau | Trempealeau | 2.4 mi | 1,856 | 27,422 |
| Galesville | Trempealeau | 7.1 mi | 1,663 | 17,458 |
| Dodge | Trempealeau | 8.9 mi | — | 11,905 |
| Brice Prairie | La Crosse | 9.8 mi | — | 23,918 |
County hunting overviews: Trempealeau County.
Perrot State Park: businesses in the area
Offices that answer for Perrot State Park
Trempealeau County is served by the DNR Eau Claire Service Center.
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from the land layers; businesses from store locators and listings (license-only agents left out); offices from DNR, USFS and USFWS pages. Checked October 19, 2026. Call ahead.
The closest public land to Perrot State Park
Perrot State Park is the large pin, with 10 neighbours around it. Their acreage adds up to 32,759.
| Property | Type | Acres | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau | Fishery area | — | 2.3 mi | southeast |
| Trempealeau Lakes | Fishery area | 169 | 3.3 mi | southeast |
| Trempealeau | Wildlife refuge | 6,446 | 4.7 mi | northwest |
| Mississippi Islands | Wildlife area | 60 | 4.9 mi | southeast |
| Upper Mississippi River Refuge La Crosse District | Refuge district | 19,975 | 6.8 mi | southeast |
| Van Loon | Wildlife area | 4,044 | 7.4 mi | east |
| Van Loon Floodplain Forest | State natural area | 317 | 7.4 mi | east |
| Van Loon Floodplain Savanna | State natural area | 1,574 | 7.8 mi | east |
| Great River Trail Prairies | State natural area | 33 | 8.9 mi | southeast |
| Tamarack Creek Bog | State natural area | 141 | 9.3 mi | north |
Points from the DNR managed lands, SNA, county forest, FWS realty, USFS, NPS and DoD layers (WI DNR Managed Lands GIS (polygon centroid) (polygon centroid)). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
DNR shooting hours for Perrot State Park
Wisconsin prints its shooting hours as tables. For deer, bear, elk, small game and fall turkey the day runs from 30 minutes before sunrise to 20 minutes after sunset; migratory birds and spring turkey stop at sunset.
| When | Event | North | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Bow, turkey, grouse opener | 6:11 a.m. to 7:43 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 7:42 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:55 a.m. to 6:37 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:16 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:44 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 4:56 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:56 a.m. to 4:44 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 4:51 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 7:15 a.m. to 4:46 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 4:54 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:17 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. | 7:11 a.m. to 5:02 p.m. |
Deer, bear, elk, small game and fall turkey table times from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shooting hours tables, plus the Zone E offset of 16 minutes for longitude 91.47 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Perrot State Park: nearest ranges
Pierce County Public Range in Pierce County is the nearest DNR-map range, 49 miles out. Nearby club or private ranges are shown too.
From the DNR public range map and its map layer, checked October 19, 2026.
Perrot State Park: the questions that come up
What are the bear rules around Perrot State Park?
It is in Bear Zone E, target 185 bears in 2026.
Can I shoot antlerless deer on Perrot State Park?
Central Farmland zone; unit Trempealeau. 4,800 antlerless deer is the 2026 quota.
Which duck and goose zones cover Perrot State Park?
Use the Southern duck dates and the Southern and Mississippi River goose dates. Regular duck hunting in the Southern Zone starts Oct 3.
What turkey tag do I need for Perrot State Park?
Your spring tag must be for Zone 1 and a period A-F.
What does the orange rule mean at Perrot State Park?
Yes, 50% orange or pink above the waist from the youth deer hunt through the Holiday Hunt.
Does the baiting ban cover Perrot State Park?
Banned in Trempealeau County. Trempealeau County has had CWD-positive wild deer.
How do I get permission to hunt Perrot State Park?
A regular Wisconsin license from Go Wild (gun deer $24 for residents); antlerless deer need a public-access tag.
Is there a check station for Perrot State Park?
Use GameReg online or call 844-426-3734 by 5 p.m. the day after.
Which properties are close to Perrot State Park?
Nearest on the list: Trempealeau Public Access (2 miles), Trempealeau Lakes Fishery Area (3 miles) and Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (5 miles).
What is the hunting window at Perrot State Park?
Yes, the state park time frame: April 1 through the Tuesday nearest May 3, then Nov. 15-Dec. 15.
Whose property is Perrot State Park?
The Wisconsin DNR oversees this state park with hunting in its open areas.
Does Perrot State Park have separate units?
2 units, including Brady's Bluff Prairie State Natural Area and Trempealeau Mountain State Natural Area.
In which Wisconsin county is Perrot State Park?
Trempealeau is closest (2 miles); the property is in Trempealeau County.
Perrot State Park: confirm on the ground
A last look before the drive: the Perrot State Park map, your Go Wild licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: DNR: hunt · DNR: hunting · DNR: perrot · DNR GIS · DNR GIS; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain); USDAgov (Public domain).