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Bog Brook Wildlife Area hunting notes
267 acres of wildlife area in Forest County, with 2026-27 zones, quotas, rules, CWD testing and a map.
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Getting to Bog Brook Wildlife Area
Parking, trailheads and gates near Bog Brook Wildlife Area
- Boat rampBoat ramp · 2.7 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 2.7 mi from the centreDirections
Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area, by its record
Count Bog Brook Wildlife Area among the state wildlife areas of Forest County. It falls in the DNR Northern Region, the Northwoods. The Wisconsin DNR manages the land. By size (267 acres) it is number 172 among 285 state wildlife areas on our list. Head southwest from Wabeno for about 8 miles.
From the source page (WI DNR Managed Lands GIS ACRES field, sum of parcels open to hunting); region from the DNR county layer. Checked October 19, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Bog Brook Wildlife Area
Zone lines at Bog Brook Wildlife Area
Deer rules follow the Northern Forest zone and DMU 126. For 2026 the antlerless quota stands at 1,105. In Bear Zone B the DNR drew 1,545 permits for a target of 850 bears; drawn hunters needed 11 points. Turkey Zone 5: 12,008 spring authorizations in 2025 and 20% hunter success. Deer may not be baited or fed in Forest County.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area deer management units
| DMU | Zone | 2026 antlerless | Public bonus | Private bonus | Free per license |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 126 | Northern Forest | 1,105 | 0 | 1,105 | — |
Bear, turkey, grouse and waterfowl lines through Bog Brook Wildlife Area
| Zone | Setting | Data | Also | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear B | Hound hunting | 850 target, 1,545 permits | 11 points | 851 bears in 2025 |
| Turkey 5 | 12,008 spring tags (2025) | 20% success | 2,446 gobblers | — |
| Grouse A | Sep 12–Jan 3 | 5 a day | ||
| Ducks | Northern | Sep 26–Nov 24 | ||
| Canada geese | Northern | Sep 16–Dec 16 | ||
| Wolf zone 2 | 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 Bog Brook Wildlife Area within the rules
Who may hunt Bog Brook Wildlife Area
It works like other DNR wildlife ground: statewide seasons, regular licenses, posted closures and NR 45 property rules.
Statewide rules that reach Bog Brook Wildlife Area
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.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area license list
Residents often take the Conservation Patron, which bundles the hunting licenses. Antlerless tags on public land must be public-access tags.
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.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area: the game on record
No species list is published for Bog Brook Wildlife Area, so every open season applies under the property rules.
See the 38 seasons listed for Forest County below.
Species from the property record (No species list published for this property; open seasons follow statewide/zone regulations where hunting is allowed.); bag limits from the DNR regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area hunting dates, fall 2026 to spring 2027
20 species and 38 segments reach Bog Brook Wildlife Area. 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 | Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | December antlerless hunt | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone B | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone B | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone B | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall turkey | Turkey Zone 7/5 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 7/5 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 7/5 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 7/5 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 7/5 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 7/5 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 7/5 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 7/5 | May 26, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027 | |
| Ruffed Grouse | Ruffed grouse | Grouse Zone A | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| 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 | Northern cottontail zone | Sep 12, 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 | Northern Duck Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | |
| Teal | Early teal | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose | Northern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | |
| 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.
Deer, bears and CWD around Bog Brook Wildlife Area
Forest County has no county-named deer unit, so the DNR reports harvest by forest DMU; 2025 is the only year under the new boundaries. So far in 2026 (preliminary, Oct. 19): DMU 126 278 deer. In CWD year 2025, 37 Forest County deer were tested and 0 came back positive. Since 1999: 827 sampled, 0 positive. Bear hunters registered 139 bears in Forest County in 2025. Property-level harvest does not exist for Bog Brook Wildlife Area; county numbers stand in.
Deer table, Forest County
| Deer unit | Bucks 2025 | Antlerless 2025 | Total 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 126 | 2,104 | 1,184 | 3,288 |
CWD results near Bog Brook Wildlife Area
| CWD year | Sampled | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 37 | 0 |
| 2024 | 43 | 0 |
| 2023 | 39 | 0 |
| 2022 | 36 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
Bear table, Forest County
| Season | Total bears | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 116 | 73 | 43 |
| 2025 | 139 | 65 | 74 |
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 Bog Brook Wildlife Area 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabeno | Forest | 8.2 mi | — | 119,637 |
| Mole Lake | Forest | 10 mi | — | 53,945 |
| Crandon | Forest | 13 mi | 1,737 | 70,336 |
| Laona | Forest | 14 mi | — | 111,180 |
County hunting overviews: Forest County.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area: businesses in the area
Offices that answer for Bog Brook Wildlife Area
Forest County is served by the DNR Rhinelander 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 Bog Brook Wildlife Area
Bog Brook Wildlife Area is the large pin, with 10 neighbours around it. Their acreage adds up to 369,048.
| Property | Type | Acres | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Springs | Fishery area | 166 | 3.1 mi | south |
| Lily Lake | Fishery area | 46 | 3.1 mi | northwest |
| Rolling Stone Lake | Wildlife area | 19 | 6.3 mi | northwest |
| Martin Springs State Spring Ponds | Fishery area | 71 | 7.5 mi | northwest |
| Hemlock Springs | Wildlife area | 154 | 7.5 mi | northwest |
| Forest | County forest | 15,251 | 8.2 mi | northwest |
| Upper Wolf River | Fishery area | 9,205 | 9.7 mi | west |
| Swamp Creek Fen | State natural area | 80 | 10 mi | northwest |
| Lakewood-Laona | Ranger district | 343,903 | 10 mi | east |
| Oxbow Rapids, Upper Wolf River | State natural area | 153 | 12 mi | south |
Points from the DNR managed lands, SNA, county forest, FWS realty, USFS, NPS and DoD layers (WI DNR Managed Lands GIS (polygon centroid of hunting-open parcels) (polygon centroid)). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
DNR shooting hours for Bog Brook Wildlife Area
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 | 5:59 a.m. to 7:31 p.m. | 6:01 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:43 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. | 6:42 a.m. to 6:28 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:04 a.m. to 5:01 p.m. | 6:01 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:32 a.m. to 4:38 p.m. | 6:27 a.m. to 4:44 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:44 a.m. to 4:32 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 7:03 a.m. to 4:34 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:05 a.m. to 4:43 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 4:50 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 B offset of 4 minutes for longitude 88.81 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area: nearest ranges
Closest public range: Langlade (County forest), roughly 25 miles from the middle of Bog Brook Wildlife Area.
rifle, trap, shotgun on file
From the DNR public range map and its map layer, checked October 19, 2026.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area: the questions that come up
Does the baiting ban cover Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
Banned in Forest County. Not a CWD county.
Which duck and goose zones cover Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
Use the Northern duck dates and the Northern goose dates. Regular duck hunting in the Northern Zone starts Sep 26.
Is there a check station for Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
Use GameReg online or call 844-426-3734 by 5 p.m. the day after.
What does the orange rule mean at Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
Yes, 50% orange or pink above the waist from the youth deer hunt through the Holiday Hunt.
Which properties are close to Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
Nearest on the list: Lambert Springs Fishery Area (3 miles), Lily Lake State Public Access (3 miles) and Rolling Stone Lake State Habitat Area (6 miles).
How do I get permission to hunt Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
A regular Wisconsin license from Go Wild (gun deer $24 for residents); antlerless deer need a public-access tag.
How many acres does Bog Brook Wildlife Area cover?
267 acres, per WI DNR Managed Lands GIS ACRES field, sum of parcels open to hunting.
Whose property is Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
The Wisconsin DNR oversees this DNR state wildlife area.
Which game seasons apply on Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
All open seasons apply, subject to the property rules; the source names no species.
In which Wisconsin county is Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
Wabeno is closest (8 miles); the property is in Forest County.
What are the bear rules around Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
It is in Bear Zone B, target 850 bears in 2026.
Can I shoot antlerless deer on Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
Northern Forest zone; unit DMU 126. 1,105 antlerless deer is the 2026 quota.
What turkey tag do I need for Bog Brook Wildlife Area?
Your spring tag must be for Zone 5 and a period A-F.
Bog Brook Wildlife Area: confirm on the ground
A last look before the drive: the Bog Brook Wildlife Area map, your Go Wild licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: DNR GIS; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: James St. John (CC BY 2.0); Virginia State Parks staff (CC BY 2.0).