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DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands: the hunter's file
Deer unit DMU 119 and DMU 120, bear and turkey zones, closures, licenses and the nearest towns and services.
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Key facts for DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands is a DNR fishery area that is open to hunting in Langlade, Marathon, Sheboygan, Rock and 7 more counties. The DNR files it under its Northern Region (the Northwoods). Management sits with the Wisconsin DNR. Acreage: 2,256, which places it 9th of 245 fishery areas. Without a mapped point, this page uses the centre of Langlade County for every distance (Antigo is nearest).
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.
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Places to hunt and shoot around DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
Every piece of DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands is a roll-up of 11 regional categories.
| Group | Region | Acres open | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide New Hatcheries Se | Southeast | 391 | Sheboygan |
| Statewide Public Access Nw | Northern | 123 | Barron, Oneida, Vilas, Price |
| Statewide Public Access Wd | West Central | 31 | Crawford |
| Statewide Public Access Lm | Northeast (Lake Michigan) | 74 | Kewaunee, Door, Waupaca, Winnebago, Marquette, Brown |
| Statewide Public Access Sd | South Central | 162 | Rock, Dane, Jefferson, Columbia |
| Statewide Public Access Se | Southeast | 94 | Walworth, Waukesha, Racine, Washington |
| Statewide Small Lake Creation Wd | West Central | 61 | Marathon |
| Statewide Small Lake Creation Sd | South Central | 1 | Dane |
| Statewide Spring Ponds Nw | Northern | 889 | Langlade, Oneida |
| Statewide Spring Ponds Wd | West Central | 347 | Marathon |
| Statewide Spring Ponds Lm | Northeast (Lake Michigan) | 82 | Shawano |
From the source. Checked October 19, 2026.
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands by zone and unit
With no mapped boundary, DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands takes the county-wide zones of Langlade, Marathon, Sheboygan, Rock and 2 more counties. Deer: Northern Forest, Central Farmland and Southern Farmland zones, DMU 119, DMU 120, DMU 123, DMU 126 and 9 more units. The 12 deer units touched carry 2026 quotas between 320 and 12,000 antlerless deer. CWD-positive deer have been recorded in Langlade, Marathon, Sheboygan, Rock and 2 more counties; free testing is offered statewide.
DMU figures for DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
| Unit | Deer zone | Quota | Public-access bonus | Private bonus | Farmland per license |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 119 | Northern Forest | 1,190 | 487 | 3,743 | — |
| DMU 120 | Northern Forest | 545 | 124 | 1,163 | — |
| DMU 123 | Northern Forest | 795 | 788 | 1,624 | — |
| DMU 126 | Northern Forest | 1,105 | 0 | 1,105 | — |
| Langlade Central Farmland | Central Farmland | 1,100 | 723 | 3,253 | 2 |
| Marathon | Central Farmland | 6,500 | 950 | 3,449 | 2 |
| Sheboygan County Metro Sub-Unit | Metro sub-unit | In unit total | 100 | 100 | 2 |
| Rock County Metro Sub-Unit | Metro sub-unit | In unit total | 100 | 300 | 5 |
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands zone table
| Zone | Setting | Data | Also | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear zone A | Dogs OK | 1,100 target, 1,675 permits | 11 points | 1,235 bears in 2025 |
| Bear zone B | Dogs OK | 850 target, 1,545 permits | 11 points | 851 bears in 2025 |
| Bear zone C | No dogs | 875 target, 4,465 permits | 2 points | 663 bears in 2025 |
| Bear zone F | No dogs | 50 target, 764 permits | 1 point | 27 bears in 2025 |
| Turkey 5 | 12,008 spring tags (2025) | 20% success | 2,446 gobblers | — |
| Turkey 3 | 55,612 spring tags (2025) | 22% success | 12,324 gobblers | 1,500 fall bonus |
| Turkey 4 | 34,997 spring tags (2025) | 24% success | 8,472 gobblers | 1,500 fall bonus |
| Turkey 2 | 51,056 spring tags (2025) | 22% success | 11,024 gobblers | 2,500 fall bonus |
| Turkey 7 | 4,401 spring tags (2025) | 16% success | 726 gobblers | — |
| Ruffed grouse A | Sep 12–Jan 3 | 5 a day | ||
| Ruffed grouse B | Oct 17–Dec 8 | 2 a day | ||
| Duck | Northern | Sep 26–Nov 24 | ||
| Duck | Open Water (500 feet from mainland shore) | — | ||
| Duck | Southern | Oct 3–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 | ||
| Goose | Northern | Sep 16–Dec 16 | ||
| Goose | Southern | Sep 16–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 Dec 19–Jan 2 |
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.
Access, closures and licenses for DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands: open to whom, and how
Hunting and trapping follow state seasons on the parts of this scattered parcel that the DNR map marks open, under NR 45. Find individual pieces on the Public Access Lands map.
Orange, stands and GameReg at DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
Bowhunters too: when a gun deer season is on, 50% of the coat and hat must be orange or pink, unless you are hunting waterfowl. A ground blind on DNR property needs 144 sq in of orange or pink during gun deer seasons. South of Hwy. 64 every stand and blind leaves with you; north of it, two portable stands per county may stay out Sept. 1-Jan. 31. Use GameReg (online or 844-426-3734) before 5 p.m. the day after the harvest.
Tags and licenses for DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
Licenses sell on Go Wild. On public land, antlerless deer need a public-access authorization for the unit.
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.
Which animals DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands lists
The agency names no particular game for DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands: all open seasons apply, within the property rules.
The Langlade County dates (39 rows) follow.
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.
Which seasons are open in DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
Deer dates are statewide in Wisconsin; bear, turkey, grouse, cottontail and waterfowl dates follow zone lines, so only the rows for DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands are listed.
| Species | Season | Where it applies | Opens | Closes | 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 C | Sep 9, 2026 | Oct 13, 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 5 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 5 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 5 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 5 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 5 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 5 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 5 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 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.
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands: county harvest and CWD tests
Hunters registered 2,007 deer in the Langlade County unit in 2025: 905 bucks and 1,102 antlerless. High year on the chart: 2018 at 4,284; low year: 2025 at 2,007. Preliminary 2026 count to Oct. 19: 236 in DMU 119, 110 in DMU 120 and 135 in DMU 123. Langlade County CWD testing (2025): 0 positives out of 145 samples. Cumulative total 1 positives in 2,176 tests. Langlade County bear harvest, 2025: 169. Harvest and CWD figures cover Langlade County as a whole.
Langlade County deer by year
| Year | Buck | Antlerless | Deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 905 | 1,102 | 2,007 |
| 2024 | 1,963 | 1,678 | 3,641 |
| 2023 | 1,908 | 1,459 | 3,367 |
| 2022 | 2,378 | 1,716 | 4,094 |
| 2021 | 1,853 | 807 | 2,660 |
| 2020 | 1,766 | 1,147 | 2,913 |
Testing for CWD, Langlade County
| Year | Deer tested | CWD positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 145 | 0 |
| 2024 | 159 | 0 |
| 2023 | 169 | 0 |
| 2022 | 144 | 1 |
| 2021 | 118 | 0 |
Bears by year, Langlade County
| Year | Bears | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 201 | 103 | 98 |
| 2025 | 169 | 87 | 82 |
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.
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands pinned among its neighbours
No pin for DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands: the DNR gives no point. Distances are from the middle of Langlade County. That is 12,876 acres of public ground.
| Area | Category | Acreage | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire River | Fishery area | 42 | 2.2 mi | north |
| Peters Marsh | Wildlife area | 1,770 | 2.5 mi | north |
| Crystal Springs Rearing Station | Fishery area | 30 | 2.7 mi | north |
| Lawrence Lake | State natural area | 246 | 4.3 mi | east |
| Upper Wolf River | Fishery area | 9,205 | 7.6 mi | northeast |
| Rabes Lake | Fishery area | 120 | 8.4 mi | southeast |
| Demlows Lake | Fishery area | 73 | 9.7 mi | south |
| Knoke Spring State Spring Ponds | Fishery area | 21 | 9.8 mi | north |
| Hunting River Alders | State natural area | 150 | 11 mi | north |
| Woods Flowage Fishery and | Fishery area | 1,219 | 11 mi | southeast |
Points from the DNR managed lands, SNA, county forest, FWS realty, USFS, NPS and DoD layers (county centre, no point published). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Towns, processors and DNR desks near DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
Start with a town, then line up a cooler, a butcher and a mount.
| Town | County | Miles off | People | Public acres (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo | Langlade | 8.9 mi | 8,096 | 18,960 |
| Summit Lake | Langlade | 11 mi | — | 82,723 |
| Post Lake | Langlade | 12 mi | — | 75,672 |
| Mole Lake | Forest | 17 mi | — | 53,945 |
For the wider county picture: Langlade County, Marathon County, Sheboygan County, Rock County, Shawano County, Oneida County, Barron County, Dane County, Walworth County, Waukesha County.
Venison, mounts and ammo near DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands: agency contacts
County service center: DNR Rhinelander Service Center (715-365-8900).
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.
First and last legal minute at DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
Deer, bear, elk, small game and fall turkey: 30 minutes before sunrise until 20 minutes after sunset. Ducks, geese, doves and spring turkey: same start, done at sunset.
| Date | Season moment | Northern Area | Southern Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Bow, turkey, grouse opener | 6:03 a.m. to 7:35 p.m. | 6:05 a.m. to 7:34 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:47 a.m. to 6:29 p.m. | 6:46 a.m. to 6:32 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:08 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. | 6:05 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:36 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. | 6:31 a.m. to 4:48 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:48 a.m. to 4:36 p.m. | 6:43 a.m. to 4:43 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 7:07 a.m. to 4:38 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 4:46 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:09 a.m. to 4:47 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 4:54 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 C offset of 8 minutes for longitude 89.07 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Questions hunters raise about DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands
When must I register a turkey from DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
Deer: online, phone or station by 5 p.m. next day. Turkeys: online or phone only.
Which tags work on DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
No special permit for most of it; buy the license on Go Wild and carry public-access antlerless tags.
Is there other public ground around DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
By straight-line distance: Eau Claire River Fishery Area (2 miles), Peters Marsh Wildlife Area (3 miles) and Crystal Springs Rearing Station (3 miles).
What type of property is DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands on the record?
It is a DNR fishery area that is open to hunting, managed by the Wisconsin DNR.
What size is DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands on the record?
About 2,256 acres.
What is the nearest town to DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
Base in Antigo, 9 miles away; the ground is in Langlade, Marathon, Sheboygan, Rock and 7 more counties. Counted from the middle of Langlade County.
Which species are allowed at DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
There is no species list. Any season open in the county works here within the rules.
What is the antlerless quota at DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
DMU 119, DMU 120 and DMU 123, part of the Northern Forest, Central Farmland and Southern Farmland zones. Antlerless goal for 2026: 1,190, 545, 795, 1,105, 1,100, 6,500, 3,100, 3,500, 12,000, 550, 695 and 320.
Which bear permit zone holds DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
A/B/C/F. You need a Class A license from the drawing.
How many turkey permits go to the DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands zone?
Turkey Zone 5/3/4/2/7. 12,008 spring tags were issued there in 2025.
What waterfowl dates apply at DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
Duck zone: Northern, Open Water (500 feet from mainland shore) and Southern; goose zone: Northern and Southern. Northern Zone ducks open Sep 26, 2026-27.
Can I put out corn for deer at DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
Not here: Langlade, Marathon, Sheboygan and Rock counties is under the ban. CWD has been found in wild deer in Langlade, Marathon, Sheboygan and Rock counties.
How much orange do I wear at DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands?
During any firearm deer season: 50% of your outer clothing above the waist and 50% of any cap, blaze orange or pink. Waterfowl hunters are exempt.
DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands: one more look before the drive
Signs on the ground beat any web page. Read the posted boundaries at DNR Statewide Fisheries Program Lands when you arrive.
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: tuchodi (CC BY 2.0); Dana Beveridge (CC BY 2.0).