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State park, southeast Wisconsin
Harrington Beach State Park hunting notes
736 acres of state park in Ozaukee County, with 2026-27 zones, quotas, rules, CWD testing and a map.
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Getting to Harrington Beach State Park
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Harrington Beach State Park, by its record
Count Harrington Beach State Park among the state parks of Ozaukee County. It falls in the DNR Southeast Region, southeast Wisconsin. The Wisconsin DNR manages the land. By size (736 acres) it is number 32 among 49 state parks on our list. Head northeast from Port Washington for about 8 miles.
From the source page (WI DNR Managed Lands GIS ACRES field, whole property (hunting only in areas the property hunting map shows open)); region from the DNR county layer. Checked October 19, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Harrington Beach State Park
Zone lines at Harrington Beach State Park
Deer rules follow the Southern Farmland zone and Ozaukee. For 2026 the antlerless quota stands at 1,250. In Bear Zone F the DNR drew 764 permits for a target of 50 bears; drawn hunters needed 1 point. Turkey Zone 2: 51,056 spring authorizations in 2025 and 22% hunter success. Deer may not be baited or fed in Ozaukee County.
Harrington Beach State Park deer management units
| DMU | Zone | 2026 antlerless | Public bonus | Private bonus | Free per license |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozaukee | Southern Farmland | 1,250 | 300 | 700 | 3 |
| Milwaukee Metro Sub-unit | Metro | Parent quota | — | — | — |
Bear, turkey, grouse and waterfowl lines through Harrington Beach State Park
| Zone | Setting | Data | Also | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear F | No hound hunting | 50 target, 764 permits | 1 point | 27 bears in 2025 |
| Turkey 2 | 51,056 spring tags (2025) | 22% success | 11,024 gobblers | 2,500 fall bonus |
| Grouse B | Oct 17–Dec 8 | 2 a day | ||
| Ducks | Southern | Oct 3–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 | ||
| Canada geese | Southern | Sep 16–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 Dec 19–Jan 2 | ||
| Wolf zone 6 | Closed | Federal protection |
Zones from the DNR zone layers as recorded in lands.json; quotas and bonus tags from the 2026 antlerless quota table; bear figures from the 2026 bear drawing summary and 2025 bear harvest; turkey from the 2025 spring turkey report; CWD and baiting lists from the DNR. Checked October 19, 2026.
Hunting Harrington Beach State Park within the rules
Who may hunt Harrington Beach State Park
Hunt only in open areas and only in the park windows: early spring to early May, and mid-November to mid-December, with archery into early January. A vehicle admission sticker is needed. Weapon rule here: muzzleloader deer hunting only.
Statewide rules that reach Harrington Beach State Park
Wisconsin asks for 50% blaze orange or fluorescent pink above the waist in firearm deer seasons, archers included, waterfowlers not. Ground blinds on DNR land in a firearm deer season show at least 144 square inches of solid orange or pink, visible from all sides. Unattended stands carry your name or customer ID; they may be left out north of State Hwy. 64 (up to two per county), never south of it. Registration through GameReg closes at 5 p.m. on the day after recovery.
Harrington Beach State Park license list
Residents often take the Conservation Patron, which bundles the hunting licenses. Antlerless tags on public land must be public-access tags.
Harrington Beach State Park: refuges and closures
Harrington Beach State Park carries 1 posted restriction. Typical exception: Hunting/trapping restrictions apply, check property map(s) at link provided.
| Area | Rule | Dates | Acres | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Beach State Park | Hunting/trapping Restrictions | See property map link provided | 717 | NR 29.089(1m)(b) |
Season windows on Harrington Beach State Park
| Species | Season | Dates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| All open seasons | Spring | April 1 through the Tuesday nearest May 3 (gun and archery hunting, limited trapping, open areas only) | |
| All open seasons | Fall/Winter | Nov. 15-Dec. 15 (gun and archery hunting and trapping in open seasons); archery through the Sunday nearest Jan. 6 | Exceptions for Buckhorn, Big Bay, Blue Mound, Governor Dodge, Rock Island and Tower Hill state parks. |
Access from the source page; closures from the DNR closed and restricted areas layer; stocking and dove fields from the DNR upland bird layers; rules from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 regulations; prices from Go Wild. Checked October 19, 2026.
Harrington Beach State Park: the game on record
The source names whitetails and raccoons, foxes and coyotes for Harrington Beach State Park.
White-tailed deer
Furbearers
Every other open season that reaches Ozaukee County applies too, within the property rules.
Species from the property record (species named by the source); bag limits from the DNR regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Harrington Beach State Park hunting dates, fall 2026 to spring 2027
20 species and 43 segments reach Harrington Beach State Park. The last column compares each one with today.
| Quarry | Season | Zone | From | To | Status today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery and crossbow | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth/disabled gun hunt | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun deer (9-day) | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Metro sub-unit gun | Metro sub-unit: Milwaukee | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | December antlerless hunt | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Antlerless-only Holiday Hunt | Holiday Hunt: Ozaukee | Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Extended archery and crossbow | Extended archery | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone F | Sep 9, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall turkey | Turkey Zone 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 2 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 2 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 2 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 2 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 2 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 2 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 2 | May 26, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027 | |
| Ruffed Grouse | Ruffed grouse | Grouse Zone B | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Pheasant | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite Quail | Bobwhite quail | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| Hungarian partridge | Hungarian partridge | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Squirrel | Squirrel | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Cottontail | Cottontail rabbit | Southern cottontail zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe Hare | Snowshoe hare | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| American Crow | Crow | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Mar 24, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Youth waterfowl hunt | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck (split 1) | Southern Duck Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck | Open Water Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck (split 2) | Southern Duck Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Teal | Early teal | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose (split 1) | Southern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose (split 2) | Southern Goose Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose (holiday split) | Southern Goose Zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | |
| Canada goose | Early Canada goose | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Raccoon | Raccoon (resident) | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Raccoon (nonresident) | Statewide | Oct 31, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Red and gray fox | Fox (red and gray) | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Coyote (hunting) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 1 | North of Hwy. 64 | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 1 | South of Hwy. 64 | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 2 | North of Hwy. 64 | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 2 | South of Hwy. 64 | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Unprotected species | Unprotected species | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fall 2026-Spring 2027 hunting regulations and season dates, checked October 19, 2026.
The land at Harrington Beach State Park
This is the agency description, quoted.
Hunting Harrington Beach State Park Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use area, including trails. Certain trap types are restricted on state park properties. For more information, please see: Hunting and trapping in Wisconsin State Parks Harrington Beach State Park hunting and trapping map In addition to the opportunities that are available during the state parks hunting/trapping time frame, hunting opportunities in state parks that were already established by rule and in place prior to the enactment of 2011 ACT 168, remain in place.
At Harrington Beach State Park, the 19-day muzzleloader deer hunting season and the archery deer hunting season that falls between Nov. 15 through the Sunday nearest Jan. 6 are allowed in the open areas of the park. There is no gun deer hunting at the property.
Quoted from the property page, retrieved 2026-10-19; checked October 19, 2026.
Deer, bears and CWD around Harrington Beach State Park
Last full season (2025) the Ozaukee County unit gave up 1,284 deer. Since 2016 the yearly total has ranged from 1,001 (2021) to 1,284 (2025). So far in 2026 (preliminary, Oct. 19): Ozaukee 104 deer. In CWD year 2025, 65 Ozaukee County deer were tested and 0 came back positive. Since 1999: 650 sampled, 0 positive. Property-level harvest does not exist for Harrington Beach State Park; county numbers stand in.
Deer table, Ozaukee County
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | All deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 647 | 637 | 1,284 |
| 2024 | 595 | 640 | 1,235 |
| 2023 | 613 | 624 | 1,237 |
| 2022 | 545 | 555 | 1,100 |
| 2021 | 465 | 536 | 1,001 |
| 2020 | 537 | 716 | 1,253 |
CWD results near Harrington Beach State Park
| CWD year | Sampled | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 65 | 0 |
| 2024 | 52 | 0 |
| 2023 | 56 | 0 |
| 2022 | 56 | 0 |
| 2021 | 50 | 0 |
Deer from DNR Deer Metrics harvest history and the 2026 harvest to date; CWD from the DNR CWD summary; bears from the DNR bear harvest reports. Checked October 19, 2026.
Where Harrington Beach State Park hunters stay and shop
Every town listed has a hunting guide of its own on this site.
| Town | County | Distance | Population | Public ground (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington | Ozaukee | 8.5 mi | 12,750 | 1,340 |
| Cedarburg | Ozaukee | 16 mi | 13,011 | 2,691 |
| Sheboygan | Sheboygan | 17 mi | 49,624 | — |
| West Bend | Washington | 20 mi | 32,149 | 9,587 |
County hunting overviews: Ozaukee County.
Harrington Beach State Park: businesses in the area
Offices that answer for Harrington Beach State Park
Ozaukee County is served by the DNR Milwaukee Service Center.
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from the land layers; businesses from store locators and listings (license-only agents left out); offices from DNR, USFS and USFWS pages. Checked October 19, 2026. Call ahead.
The closest public land to Harrington Beach State Park
Harrington Beach State Park is the large pin, with 10 neighbours around it. Their acreage adds up to 2,723.
| Property | Type | Acres | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | WPA | 153 | 2.7 mi | northwest |
| Cedar Grove | WPA | 114 | 3.6 mi | north |
| Schwengel | WPA | 302 | 4.3 mi | northwest |
| Bahr Creek Habitat Preservation | Wildlife area | 34 | 5.4 mi | north |
| Lucas | WPA | 41 | 7.7 mi | southwest |
| Huiras Lake | State natural area | 76 | 9.2 mi | west |
| North Branch Milwaukee River Wildlife and Farming Heritage Area | Wildlife area | 833 | 11 mi | west |
| Ulao | WPA | 44 | 11 mi | south |
| Kohler-Andrae | State park | 972 | 13 mi | north |
| Kohler Park Dunes | State natural area | 154 | 13 mi | north |
Points from the DNR managed lands, SNA, county forest, FWS realty, USFS, NPS and DoD layers (WI DNR Managed Lands GIS (polygon centroid) (polygon centroid)). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
DNR shooting hours for Harrington Beach State Park
Wisconsin prints its shooting hours as tables. For deer, bear, elk, small game and fall turkey the day runs from 30 minutes before sunrise to 20 minutes after sunset; migratory birds and spring turkey stop at sunset.
| When | Event | North | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Bow, turkey, grouse opener | 5:55 a.m. to 7:27 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:39 a.m. to 6:21 p.m. | 6:38 a.m. to 6:24 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:00 a.m. to 4:57 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 5:01 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:28 a.m. to 4:34 p.m. | 6:23 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:40 a.m. to 4:28 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. to 4:35 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 6:59 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 4:38 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:01 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. | 6:55 a.m. to 4:46 p.m. |
Deer, bear, elk, small game and fall turkey table times from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shooting hours tables, plus the Zone A offset of 0 minutes for longitude 87.80 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Harrington Beach State Park: nearest ranges
Bear Arms Boutique Shooting Range in Ozaukee County is the nearest DNR-map range, 24 miles out. Nearby club or private ranges are shown too.
rifle, handgun on file
trap, shotgun on file
From the DNR public range map and its map layer, checked October 19, 2026.
Harrington Beach State Park: the questions that come up
Whose property is Harrington Beach State Park?
The Wisconsin DNR oversees this state park with hunting in its open areas.
Which properties are close to Harrington Beach State Park?
Nearest on the list: Belgium Waterfowl Production Area (3 miles), Cedar Grove Waterfowl Production Area (4 miles) and Schwengel Waterfowl Production Area (4 miles).
In which Wisconsin county is Harrington Beach State Park?
Port Washington is closest (8 miles); the property is in Ozaukee County.
How many acres does Harrington Beach State Park cover?
736 acres, per WI DNR Managed Lands GIS ACRES field, whole property (hunting only in areas the property hunting map shows open).
Can I shoot antlerless deer on Harrington Beach State Park?
Southern Farmland zone; unit Ozaukee. 1,250 antlerless deer is the 2026 quota.
Which animals are listed at Harrington Beach State Park?
2 groups on the list: whitetails and raccoons, foxes and coyotes.
What turkey tag do I need for Harrington Beach State Park?
Your spring tag must be for Zone 2 and a period A-F.
What are the bear rules around Harrington Beach State Park?
It is in Bear Zone F, target 50 bears in 2026.
Does the baiting ban cover Harrington Beach State Park?
Banned in Ozaukee County. Not a CWD county.
Which duck and goose zones cover Harrington Beach State Park?
Use the Southern duck dates and the Southern goose dates. Regular duck hunting in the Southern Zone starts Oct 3.
Is there a check station for Harrington Beach State Park?
Use GameReg online or call 844-426-3734 by 5 p.m. the day after.
What does the orange rule mean at Harrington Beach State Park?
Yes, 50% orange or pink above the waist from the youth deer hunt through the Holiday Hunt.
What is the hunting window at Harrington Beach State Park?
Yes, the state park time frame: April 1 through the Tuesday nearest May 3, then Nov. 15-Dec. 15.
Harrington Beach State Park: confirm on the ground
A last look before the drive: the Harrington Beach State Park map, your Go Wild licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: DNR: hunt · DNR: hunting · DNR: harringtonbeach · DNR GIS · DNR GIS; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: YellowstoneNPS (Public domain); Viktor Rucký (CC0 1.0).