Driftless Area NWR
⚠ Boundary shown is the legal land outline. Hunting access varies within the boundary — closed units, permit zones, water-only sections, seasonal closures. Check station regulations before hunting: fws.gov/refuge/driftless-area
Proposed changes for 2026-2027
Station is already open to this category. No change proposed.
Categories reflect the federal classification system. Which specific species are huntable depends on state regulations and the individual refuge plan. Check the official FWS regulations before hunting.
Submit a public comment
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is collecting public comment on the proposed changes to Driftless Area NWR until June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Anyone can comment — hunters, anglers, conservation groups, neighbors. The FWS reviews all comments before publishing the final rule.
Open comment form on regulations.gov ↗⚠ Comments are posted publicly on regulations.gov. Avoid including personal identifying info (full name, home address, phone) you do not want published.
We'll email you the moment FWS publishes the final rule
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