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Written on: September 28, 2026
Getting your hunting camp ready for propane means three things: knowing what you’re running, matching your cylinder size to it, and getting a refill early. Hunting season is upon us, so if your shack, blind, or camper relies on propane, now is the time to get your propane cylinder refill. Don’t wait to find out you’re empty on the first cold morning. Dale Gas & Oil fills cylinders of every size out of our store in Dale, WI, during regular business hours, no appointment needed.
Propane covers a lot of hunting camp needs and comforts. A few of the most common uses include:
Know what applies to your setup so you can correctly determine which size cylinder you actually need.
Match your cylinder to what you’re actually running and how long you’ll be at camp:
Dale Gas & Oil fills all sizes, so you can match your cylinder to your camp needs. Don’t guess and don’t haul extra tanks to hunting camp ‘just in case.’
Stop by Dale Gas & Oil at W9933 State Road 96 in Dale, WI. We’re open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon, no appointment needed.
Refilling beats exchanging, and the savings are real. Trade in your cylinder at an exchange rack, and you lose whatever propane was still left. Refill instead, and you only pay for what you actually need. That difference can save you up to $1.75 a gallon compared to an exchange, which adds up fast if you’re topping off before every trip to your hunting camp.
If a cylinder has been sitting in the garage or shed since last season, look it over before you bring it in. Check for rust, dents, or a damaged valve. If anything looks off, or you’re not sure it’s still okay to use, don’t guess. Dale Gas & Oil can recertify a cylinder that’s due or take an unsafe one off your hands so you’re not hauling a bad tank up to camp.
Once your propane cylinder is filled, how you get it up to camp matters just as much. According to the Propane Education & Research Council, cylinders should always ride upright and secured so they can’t tip, shift, or roll, whether that’s with tie-downs, a stabilizer, or even a milk crate in a pinch. Keep the cylinder away from sources of ignition, close the valve whenever it’s not hooked up to an appliance, and avoid riding with it in the vehicle’s passenger area if you can help it. A truck bed or trunk works better than the back seat. Once you get to camp, unload it right away rather than leaving it in a closed vehicle.
If you’re running a heater in a hunting shack, blind, or camper overnight, ventilation matters. Burning propane in a small, enclosed space uses oxygen and produces carbon monoxide. Crack a window if you’re sealed in tight, and consider keeping a battery-powered CO detector at camp if you’re regularly heating an enclosed space. Keep your cylinder stored outside the sleeping area when you can, away from other heat sources or open flame.
Hunting season means early mornings, cold shacks, and camps that need to run without a hitch. Dale Gas & Oil has filled cylinders for Northeast Wisconsin hunters since 1946. Whatever you’re running on propane this hunting season, make sure to get your propane cylinder refill taken care of before heading to camp. Stop by our store, call us at 920-779-6666, or check out our cylinder refill page to get ready for hunting season.