REMINDER: ALWAYS CHECK OPEN AREA STATUS (GAME LINE) EACH TIME YOU ARE ENTERING FORT MCCOY LAKES OR TRAINING AREAS. YOU CAN ACCESS THE AREA OPEN LIST FROM THE ISPORTSMAN HOME PAGE OR BY CALLING (866) 277-1597 AND SELECTING OPTION #2.

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ALERTS

FORT MCCOY TRAPPING SEASON OPENS 17 OCTOBER 

Season dates: 17 October 2026 - 31 March 2027

Modern, regulated trapping plays an important role in Fort McCoy’s wildlife management. The Fort McCoy Natural Resource Branch supports trapping as a safe, efficient, and practical method for managing furbearer species. Careful oversight, science-based regulations, and required education programs ensure that trapping contributes to healthy, diverse, and sustainable wildlife populations. Through responsible practices, trappers help balance ecosystems, support habitat conservation, and maintain long-term stewardship of Fort McCoy and Wisconsin’s natural resources.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR ALL RECREATIONAL USERS:

1. Trapping is allowed in all training areas on Fort McCoy.
2. Dog Walkers: Keep Pets Leashed: During open trapping seasons, keeping dogs on a leash helps prevent them from investigating or accidentally triggering set traps. Even well‑trained pets may follow scents into areas where traps are placed.
3. Stay on Designated Trails: Trappers generally work off‑trail along wildlife corridors, waterways, brush lines, and natural travel routes for animals. Remaining on established paths reduces the chances of encountering active trap sets.
4. Understand That Traps May Be Present: Legal trap sets can be placed near roads, trail edges, and other areas where wildlife naturally move. Seeing a trap does not mean it has been illegally placed, and it is unlawful to interfere with traps or trapped wildlife.
5. Avoid Handling Wildlife: If you encounter an animal in a trap, do not attempt to release, feed, or approach it. It is unlawful to interfere with traps or trapped wildlife.

Respect Multi‑Use Land Management: Hunting and trapping are important tools for maintaining healthy Fort McCoy wildlife populations. Being informed about these activities supports safe coexistence among all recreationists.

 

 

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​NEWS

 

2026 FALL HARVEST DATA: If you’re looking for the most current harvest data for Fort McCoy, you can access it directly through the iSportsman website. Just open the iSportsman menu and choose Hunting/Harvest Data—that’s where Fort McCoy keeps its up‑to‑date harvest information.

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2026 FORT MCCOY HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING REGULATIONS & MAPS: The Fort McCoy Natural Resources Branch announces that the new 2026 Fort McCoy Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Rules and Regulations (Fort McCoy Regulation 420-29) and updated regulatory maps are officially available for outdoor recreationists.

Whether you plan to scout, hunt, fish, or trap on installation lands during the upcoming seasons, all permit holders and visitors are required to review and adhere to the updated guidelines set forth in FMR 420-29.

1. Digital Access (Available Now)

Electronic copies of the complete FMR 420-29 regulation document and high-resolution maps are accessible immediately:

• Visit the Fort McCoy iSportsman portal.
• Navigate to the Recreational Regulations / Maps tab on the main menu.
• Digital copies can be viewed online or downloaded directly to mobile devices for convenient field reference.

2. Physical Printed Copies 

Fort McCoy Natural Resources personnel are actively printing and distributing physical copies of the new regulation booklets and maps. Printed materials will be delivered and stocked within the next week at the following official distribution locations:

• Hunter Information Point (HIP): Located along Highway 21, accessible 24/7 
• Permit Sales Office (Bldg. 2168): Available during normal customer service operational hours M-F 700-330. Closed weekends & holidays.
• Pine View Campground Office (Bldg. 8053): Available during standard office and registration hours.

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2026 FALL HUNTING PERMIT AVAILABILITY:

• 2026 Nine Day Gun-Deer Permits: Limited number availabile on a first-come first-served basis. Contact Permit Sales Office (502) 898-3337.
• 2026 Regular Archery Permits
• 2026 Small Game Permit
• 2026 Fall Turkey Permit

2026 PERMITS NOT AVAILABLE:

• Cantonment Archery Permits: Permits for the Cantonment Archery season have all been issued.  No left-over permits available.
• Archery Bonus Antlerless Permits: All Regular Archery Bonus Antlerless permits have been issued.  No left-over archery bonus antlerless permits available.
• 2026 Nine Day Gun-Deer Bonus Antlerless Permits: All permits (300) have been issued for the Gun-Deer season. No left-over permits will be available.

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FORT MCCOY TRAINING AREA EMERGENCY PHONE REMOVAL

Please be advised that all Emergency Phones located throughout Fort McCoy training areas have been removed. All recreational users operating within cantonment and training areas are strongly advised to carry a reliable, charged cell phone or mobile communications device while on the installation.

EMERGENCY & DISPATCH CONTACTS: In the event of an emergency or incident, utilize the following points of contact immediately:

1. Emergency Dial 911 Inform the dispatcher immediately that you are located on Fort McCoy and provide your specific training area/grid.
2. Non-Emergency dial (502) 898-2266 Contact Fort McCoy Police/Dispatch directly for routine assistance, non-life-threatening incidents, or violation reporting.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

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REAL ID IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE CANTONMENT AREA:

• IF COMING TO FORT MCCOY PERMIT SALES OFFICE TO PURCHASE YOUR FORT MCCOY HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING PERMITS AND YOU ARE ENTERING THROUGH THE MAIN GATE OR GATE 20 TO OBTAIN A PASS, THE REAL ID ACT IS ENFORCED. 
• If you would like more information on the REAL ID Act, visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id, or for Wisconsin visit https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/how-to-apply/realid.aspx.

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**​FORT MCCOY NATURAL RESOURCES & PERMIT SALES OFFICE NEW PHONE NUMBER**

(502) 898-3337