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.
ALERTS
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY CLOSURES DURING UPCOMING DEER HUNTS
OCTOBER 10-11: Please be advised that all recreational activities — including scouting, fishing, small game, fall turkey, archery, and non-hunting/non-fishing activities — will be closed in all areas north of State Highway 21 (Zone 1) during the 2-day Gun-Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities and the Youth Gun-Deer seasons, scheduled for October 10–11.
Recreationalists not participating in the 2-day Gun-Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities or the Youth Gun-Deer hunt should plan to utilize OPEN AREAS in Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4 during this closure period.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
NEWS
New 2026 Fort McCoy Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Regulations & Maps Now Available
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.
2026 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.
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:
- Emergency Dial 911 Inform the dispatcher immediately that you are located on Fort McCoy and provide your specific training area/grid.
- 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.
2026 Fort McCoy Spring Turkey Harvest
Go to the Spring Turkey tab in the iSportsman menu for additional information and season structure. Review all rules and regulations prior to hunting on Fort McCoy.
2025 Fall Harvest Results:
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.
**FORT MCCOY NATURAL RESOURCES & PERMIT SALES OFFICE NEW PHONE NUMBER**
(502) 898-3337