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DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands hunting notes
3,033 acres of habitat area in Oneida, Chippewa, Dunn, Shawano and 11 more counties, with 2026-27 zones, quotas, rules, CWD testing and a map.
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DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands, by its record
Count DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands among the habitat areas of Oneida, Chippewa, Dunn, Shawano and 11 more counties. The Wisconsin DNR manages the land. By size (3,033 acres) it is number 5 among 58 habitat areas on our list.
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.
DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands parcel by parcel
Components: 5, listed below by region.
| Component | DNR region | Open acres | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat Nw | Northern | 586 | Oneida, Polk |
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat Wd | West Central | 1,294 | Chippewa, Dunn, Buffalo, Vernon, Trempealeau |
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat Lm | Northeast (Lake Michigan) | 756 | Shawano, Manitowoc, Brown, Winnebago, Kewaunee |
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat Sd | South Central | 393 | Rock, Jackson, Columbia, Green, Dodge |
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat Se | Southeast | 4 | Waukesha |
From the source, DNR GIS. Checked October 19, 2026.
Zone lines at DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
The DNR layers give DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands no parcel outline, so these are the zones of Oneida, Chippewa, Dunn, Shawano and 2 more counties. Deer rules follow the Northern Forest and Central Farmland zones and DMU 116, DMU 117, DMU 119, DMU 120 and 9 more units. 2026 antlerless quotas in the 12 units range 320-15,000. Oneida, Chippewa, Dunn, Shawano and 2 more counties are on the CWD list: a positive wild deer has been found.
DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands deer management units
| DMU | Zone | 2026 antlerless | Public bonus | Private bonus | Free per license |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 116 | Northern Forest | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| DMU 117 | Northern Forest | 550 | 620 | 619 | — |
| DMU 119 | Northern Forest | 1,190 | 487 | 3,743 | — |
| DMU 120 | Northern Forest | 545 | 124 | 1,163 | — |
| DMU 121 | Northern Forest | 695 | 73 | 864 | — |
| DMU 123 | Northern Forest | 795 | 788 | 1,624 | — |
| Chippewa County Metro Sub-Unit | Metro | Parent quota | 100 | 899 | 3 |
| Manitowoc County Metro Sub-Unit | Metro | Parent quota | 100 | 200 | 2 |
Bear, turkey, grouse and waterfowl lines through DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
| Zone | Setting | Data | Also | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear A | Hound hunting | 1,100 target, 1,675 permits | 11 points | 1,235 bears in 2025 |
| Bear B | Hound hunting | 850 target, 1,545 permits | 11 points | 851 bears in 2025 |
| Bear C | No hound hunting | 875 target, 4,465 permits | 2 points | 663 bears in 2025 |
| Bear D | Hound hunting | 1,100 target, 3,855 permits | 2 points | 931 bears in 2025 |
| Bear E | No hound hunting | 185 target, 2,628 permits | 1 point | 128 bears in 2025 |
| Bear F | No hound hunting | 50 target, 764 permits | 1 point | 27 bears in 2025 |
| Turkey 7 | 4,401 spring tags (2025) | 16% success | 726 gobblers | — |
| Turkey 5 | 12,008 spring tags (2025) | 20% success | 2,446 gobblers | — |
| Turkey 4 | 34,997 spring tags (2025) | 24% success | 8,472 gobblers | 1,500 fall bonus |
| Turkey 3 | 55,612 spring tags (2025) | 22% success | 12,324 gobblers | 1,500 fall bonus |
| Turkey 2 | 51,056 spring tags (2025) | 22% success | 11,024 gobblers | 2,500 fall bonus |
| Turkey 1 | 64,574 spring tags (2025) | 21% success | 13,813 gobblers | 1,500 fall bonus |
| Grouse A | Sep 12–Jan 3 | 5 a day | ||
| Grouse B | Oct 17–Dec 8 | 2 a day | ||
| Ducks | Northern | Sep 26–Nov 24 | ||
| Ducks | Southern | Oct 3–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 | ||
| Ducks | Open Water (500 feet from mainland shore) | — | ||
| Canada geese | Northern | Sep 16–Dec 16 | ||
| Canada geese | Southern | Sep 16–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 Dec 19–Jan 2 | ||
| Canada geese | Mississippi River | — |
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 DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands within the rules
Who may hunt DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
This DNR scattered parcel is open to public hunting and trapping in state seasons wherever the DNR managed-lands map shows it open; NR 45 rules apply. The parcels are spread out, so locate them on the DNR map.
Statewide rules that reach DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
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.
DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands license list
Residents often take the Conservation Patron, which bundles the hunting licenses. Antlerless tags on public land must be public-access tags.
Upland extras at DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
Pheasant stocking for 2026 is set at 240 birds across 741 acres.
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.
DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands: the game on record
The source names pheasants for DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands.
Pheasant
Every other open season that reaches Oneida 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.
Oneida County hunting dates, fall 2026 to spring 2027
20 species and 38 segments reach Oneida County. 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/A | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone B/A | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone B/A | 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 DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
Oneida 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 116 113 deer, DMU 117 105 deer and DMU 119 236 deer. In CWD year 2025, 437 Oneida County deer were tested and 5 came back positive. Since 1999: 5,365 sampled, 14 positive. Bear hunters registered 151 bears in Oneida County in 2025. County figures come from Oneida, the county with the most DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands acres. Property-level harvest does not exist for DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands; county numbers stand in.
Deer table, Oneida County
| Deer unit | Bucks 2025 | Antlerless 2025 | Total 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 116 | 917 | 301 | 1,218 |
| DMU 117 | 523 | 372 | 895 |
| DMU 119 | 1,502 | 1,014 | 2,516 |
| DMU 120 | 726 | 429 | 1,155 |
| DMU 121 | 1,001 | 614 | 1,615 |
| DMU 123 | 1,027 | 699 | 1,726 |
| DMU 124 | 857 | 369 | 1,226 |
| DMU 110 | 1,787 | 1,757 | 3,544 |
CWD results near DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
| CWD year | Sampled | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 36 | 1 |
| 2025 | 437 | 5 |
| 2024 | 361 | 3 |
| 2023 | 421 | 0 |
| 2022 | 443 | 1 |
| 2021 | 466 | 0 |
Bear table, Oneida County
| Season | Total bears | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 144 | 79 | 65 |
| 2025 | 151 | 79 | 72 |
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 DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands hunters stay and shop
Every town listed has a hunting guide of its own on this site.
County hunting overviews: Oneida County, Chippewa County, Dunn County, Shawano County, Buffalo County, Manitowoc County, Rock County, Brown County, Winnebago County, Vernon County.
DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands: businesses in the area
Offices that answer for DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
Oneida 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.
DNR shooting hours for DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands
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 | 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 89.53 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands: the questions that come up
In which counties is DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands found?
Parcels lie in Oneida, Chippewa, Dunn, Shawano and 11 more counties.
How many acres does DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands cover?
3,033 acres, per WI DNR Managed Lands GIS ACRES field, sum of parcels open to hunting.
Can I shoot antlerless deer on DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
Northern Forest and Central Farmland zones; unit DMU 116, DMU 117 and DMU 119. 550, 1,190, 545, 695, 795, 320, 5,000, 1,765, 15,000, 12,000, 4,300 and 5,400 antlerless deer is the 2026 quota.
Which animals are listed at DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
1 group on the list: pheasants.
What turkey tag do I need for DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
Your spring tag must be for Zone 7 and a period A-F.
What are the bear rules around DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
It is in Bear Zone A, target 1,100 bears in 2026.
Does the baiting ban cover DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
Banned in Oneida, Chippewa, Dunn and Shawano counties. Oneida, Chippewa, Dunn and Shawano counties has had CWD-positive wild deer.
Which duck and goose zones cover DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
Use the Northern, Southern and Open Water (500 feet from mainland shore) duck dates and the Northern, Southern and Mississippi River goose dates. Regular duck hunting in the Northern Zone starts Sep 26.
Is there a check station for DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
Use GameReg online or call 844-426-3734 by 5 p.m. the day after.
What does the orange rule mean at DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
Yes, 50% orange or pink above the waist from the youth deer hunt through the Holiday Hunt.
Whose property is DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
The Wisconsin DNR oversees this DNR habitat area.
How do I get permission to hunt DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands?
A regular Wisconsin license from Go Wild (gun deer $24 for residents); antlerless deer need a public-access tag.
DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands: confirm on the ground
A last look before the drive: the DNR Statewide Wildlife Habitat Program Lands map, your Go Wild licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: DNR GIS · DNR GIS; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: USFWS Mountain-Prairie (CC BY 2.0); Maslowski, Steve, USFWS (Public domain).