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Roche a Cri State Park for Wisconsin hunters
A hunter's summary of Roche a Cri State Park in Adams County: zones and quota, rules, CWD numbers and local help.
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Getting to Roche a Cri State Park
Roche a Cri State Park: record card
Roche a Cri State Park: a state park with hunting in its open areas, located in Adams County. Region on record: the DNR West Central Region. The Wisconsin DNR writes the rules on the ground. The 453 acres on record put it 35th of the 49 state parks we list. Base town: Friendship, some 2 miles away. 2 units or parcels make it up.
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.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Roche a Cri State Park
Roche a Cri State Park deer unit, quota and game zones
The deer unit is Adams, in the Central Farmland zone. The 2026 antlerless quota for that unit is 8,000. For black bear this is Zone C, with no hound hunting; 4,465 permits for 2026. Turkey hunting falls under Zone 3, which had 55,612 spring permits in 2025. The DNR counts Adams County among its CWD-affected counties. Adams County sits under the DNR deer baiting and feeding ban.
The deer unit around Roche a Cri State Park
| DMU | Deer zone | Antlerless quota | Public-land bonus | Private-land bonus | Free tags per license |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Central Farmland | 8,000 | 2,935 | 6,949 | 2 |
Bear, turkey and bird zones at Roche a Cri State Park
| Zone | Rule | Numbers | Extra | 2025 result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear C | Bait only | 875 target, 4,465 permits | 2 points | 663 bears in 2025 |
| Wild turkey 3 | 55,612 spring tags (2025) | 22% success | 12,324 gobblers | 1,500 fall bonus |
| Grouse zone B | Oct 17–Dec 8 | 2 a day | ||
| Ducks | Southern | Oct 3–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 | ||
| Geese | Southern | Sep 16–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 Dec 19–Jan 2 | ||
| Wolf zone 5 | Closed | Federally endangered |
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.
Rules on the ground at Roche a Cri State Park
Entry terms for Roche a Cri State Park
Open areas follow the state parks hunting and trapping time frame: April 1 to the Tuesday nearest May 3, and Nov. 15 to Dec. 15, with archery to the Sunday nearest Jan. 6. Vehicles need a park admission pass.
Wisconsin rules that follow you to Roche a Cri State Park
During any firearm deer season, everyone hunting except waterfowlers wears blaze orange or fluorescent pink on at least half the clothing above the waist, and on half of any cap. DNR land rule: 144 sq in of solid orange or pink on any ground blind in gun season. Leave no stand overnight south of Hwy. 64. North of the highway, two per hunter per county may stay from Sept. 1 to Jan. 31. GameReg registration is due by 5 p.m. the day after you recover the animal.
Roche a Cri State Park: licenses and tags
Go Wild carries every license. For antlerless deer on public ground, use a public-access tag for the right DMU.
Roche a Cri State Park closed zones
Closed or limited zones on Roche a Cri State Park: 1. Most common exception: Hunting/trapping restrictions apply, check property map(s) at link provided.
| Closed area | Type | Period | Acres | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roche-A-Cri State Park | Hunting/trapping Restrictions | See property map link provided | 446 | NR 29.089(1m)(b) |
Roche a Cri State Park property season dates
| Game | Season | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Game and bag limits at Roche a Cri State Park
Raccoons, foxes and coyotes, per the property record.
Furbearers
Other legal game follows the Adams County season table below.
Species from the property record (species named by the source); bag limits from the DNR regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Every Roche a Cri State Park season on one table
Private and public land share these dates. A state park, refuge or Fort McCoy can close sooner, so read the property page before you go.
| Animal | Segment | Scope | Starts | Ends | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Adams | Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Extended archery and crossbow | Extended archery | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone C/F | Sep 9, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall turkey | Turkey Zone 3 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 3 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 3 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 3 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 3 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 3 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 3 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 3 | May 26, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027 | |
| Ruffed Grouse | Ruffed grouse | Grouse Zone A | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Ruffed Grouse | Ruffed grouse | Grouse Zone B | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | |
| 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 | 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 (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 (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.
Roche a Cri State Park described by the DNR
Quoted as published; nothing here is our wording.
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.
Quoted from the property page, retrieved 2026-10-19; checked October 19, 2026.
Every unit of Roche a Cri State Park
Roche a Cri State Park lists 2 units with 494 acres between them.
| Unit | Type | County | Acres | Game listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roche-a-Cri Woods | State natural area | Adams | 473 | — |
| Roche-a-Cri Mound | State natural area | Adams | 21 | — |
Harvest numbers for the country around Roche a Cri State Park
2025 in Adams County: 3,066 bucks, 3,082 antlerless, 6,148 in all. Range since 2016: 4,490 to 6,658 deer a year. Early 2026 registrations (archery, crossbow, youth hunt): Adams 533. The DNR sampled 408 deer from Adams County in 2025; 53 had CWD. 200 positives overall, from 5,658 deer. In 2024, Adams County produced 1 registered bears. Figures are for the whole county unit, not Roche a Cri State Park alone; the DNR does not report harvest by property.
Adams County unit harvest
| Season | Bucks | Does and fawns | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,066 | 3,082 | 6,148 |
| 2024 | 3,418 | 3,240 | 6,658 |
| 2023 | 2,762 | 2,666 | 5,428 |
| 2022 | 2,923 | 3,097 | 6,020 |
| 2021 | 2,425 | 2,432 | 4,857 |
| 2020 | 2,609 | 3,002 | 5,611 |
CWD samples, Adams County
| Year | Tested | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 26 | 4 |
| 2025 | 408 | 53 |
| 2024 | 424 | 41 |
| 2023 | 343 | 23 |
| 2022 | 306 | 20 |
| 2021 | 273 | 12 |
Bears registered in Adams County
| Season | Bears | Boars | Sows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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.
Bed, fuel and a butcher near Roche a Cri State Park
Where to sleep, where to buy shells, where to drop off a deer.
| Town | County | Miles | Population | Public land nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship | Adams | 2.2 mi | 678 | 16,139 |
| Dellwood | Adams | 6.7 mi | — | 19,804 |
| Necedah | Juneau | 13 mi | 914 | 50,600 |
| Lake Sherwood | Adams | 14 mi | — | 17,180 |
Season and zone pages by county: Adams County.
Who processes a deer from Roche a Cri State Park
Where to ask about Roche a Cri State Park
Licenses and questions for Adams County go through the DNR Oshkosh 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.
Roche a Cri State Park and nearby public ground
Roche a Cri State Park at the big pin; the nearest 10 public places around it. Combined, 27,343 acres are on record.
| Public land | Type | Acres | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Creek-Little Roche a Cri Creek | Habitat area | 346 | 2.8 mi | southeast |
| Town of Richfield | Wildlife area | 20 | 6.2 mi | east |
| Quincy Bluff and Wetlands | State natural area | 6,607 | 8.5 mi | south |
| Sohlberg Silver Lake | State natural area | 308 | 8.9 mi | southwest |
| Central Sands Pines Forest Legacy Easement | Easement land | 9,111 | 8.9 mi | north |
| Adams | County forest | 140 | 9.2 mi | north |
| Colburn | Wildlife area | 5,062 | 9.7 mi | northeast |
| Beaver Avenue | Wildlife area | 80 | 9.8 mi | north |
| Buckhorn | State park | 3,994 | 10.0 mi | southwest |
| Buckhorn | Wildlife area | 1,675 | 10 mi | southwest |
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.
Shooting-hour table for Roche a Cri State Park
Two tables cover the state, one for the Northern Area and one for the Southern Area, each for Zone A. West of 88 degrees you add 4 minutes per degree of longitude.
| Date | Why it matters | Northern Area | Southern Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Bow, turkey, grouse opener | 6:03 a.m. to 7:35 p.m. | 6:05 a.m. to 7:34 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:47 a.m. to 6:29 p.m. | 6:46 a.m. to 6:32 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:08 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. | 6:05 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:36 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. | 6:31 a.m. to 4:48 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:48 a.m. to 4:36 p.m. | 6:43 a.m. to 4:43 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 7:07 a.m. to 4:38 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 4:46 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:09 a.m. to 4:47 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 4:54 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 C offset of 8 minutes for longitude 89.82 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Shooting ranges near Roche a Cri State Park
The DNR-map range closest to Roche a Cri State Park is M&M Sportshop & Shooting Range (17 miles). Club ranges within 30 miles are included.
archery on file
archery, 3D archery on file
archery, 3D archery on file
From the DNR public range map and its map layer, checked October 19, 2026.
Before-the-trip answers for Roche a Cri State Park
Which goose zone is Roche a Cri State Park in?
Ducks follow the Southern zone, Canada geese the Southern zone. Opening day for Southern Zone ducks is Oct 3.
Can I bait deer at Roche a Cri State Park?
No bait or feed in Adams County. The county list for CWD includes Adams County.
When does orange apply at Roche a Cri State Park?
Pink counts the same as orange: 50% above the waist in firearm deer seasons.
Does a Roche a Cri State Park deer go into GameReg?
By 5 p.m. the following day, through GameReg; bears also go to a station or online the same way.
What paperwork does Roche a Cri State Park need?
Gun deer ($24), archer ($24) or small game ($18) for residents; nonresident gun deer is $200.
Are there hunting dates for Roche a Cri State Park?
In open areas only: April 1 to the Tuesday nearest May 3, and Nov. 15 to Dec. 15, with archery to the Sunday nearest Jan. 6.
Which public land sits closest to Roche a Cri State Park?
Fordham Creek-Little Roche a Cri Creek State Habitat Area (3 miles), Town of Richfield State Habitat Area (6 miles) and Quincy Bluff and Wetlands State Natural Area (8 miles), each with a page here.
How many units does Roche a Cri State Park have?
2; the largest is Roche-a-Cri Woods State Natural Area.
Is Roche a Cri State Park DNR, county or federal ground?
A state park with hunting in its open areas; the manager is the Wisconsin DNR.
Is Roche a Cri State Park a big property?
453 acres in the source data.
Which town works as a base for Roche a Cri State Park?
Adams County; Friendship, the nearest town we cover, is 2 miles away.
Which species does the record give for Roche a Cri State Park?
Raccoons, foxes and coyotes, plus any other season open in the county.
What deer tags work on Roche a Cri State Park?
It is in Adams (Central Farmland). This year the antlerless quota is 8,000.
Signing off on Roche a Cri State Park
Gates, refuges and open areas at Roche a Cri State Park are the manager's call; confirm them before opening day.
Sources for this page: DNR: hunt · DNR: recreation · DNR: rocheacri · DNR GIS · DNR GIS; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: The Hidden Hide with Ray (CC BY 2.0); USFWSmidwest (Public domain).