Hunting Begins This Weekend!

The 2023 deer gun season starts this weekend. Here in Sauk County, hunting of one sort or another really goes on through the end of the year. And to many visitor’s surprise, hunting is allowed in Wisconsin State Parks. Much of Devil’s Lake State Park is open to hunters. So it’s important to be aware of the dates and realize that gunfire is going to be part of your park experience for some time beginning this weekend.

Important Dates

Deer Gun Season – Nov 18 – 26, 2023
Muzzleloader – Nov 27 – Dec 6, 2023
4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec 7 – 10, 2023
Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt (Zone 2) Sauk County – Dec 24, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024

Stay Safe & Well

People and pets are advised to wear bright colors of course. Also, some folks might want to avoid parks altogether as gunfire can also wreak havoc on sensitive pets and people with sensory processing issues, which include autism, ADHD, and PTSD.

Stay safe out there!

Derrick Mayoleth

For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.