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Mack Wildlife Area hunting guide
Everything we could verify about Mack Wildlife Area: acreage, zones, property rules, harvest around it and nearby ground.
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Getting to Mack Wildlife Area
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The short version on Mack Wildlife Area
In Outagamie County you will find Mack Wildlife Area, a DNR state wildlife area. On the DNR map it belongs to the Northeast Region. The managing body is the Wisconsin DNR. At 1,831 acres it sits 82nd by area in a field of 285 state wildlife areas. About 3 miles northeast of Shiocton.
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 Mack Wildlife Area
Mack Wildlife Area, as the managers tell it
Word for word from the property page.
Mack Wildlife Area is in northcentral Outagamie County. The property is approximately 1,350 acres in size. The Newton-Blackmour state trail bisects the southern section of the wildlife area. Once a glacial lakebed, the area is relatively flat and comprises marsh, aspen, swamp hardwoods, old fields and lowland brush. Soils are muck and a high-water table limits the vegetation types present. The dominant community is aspen. Also, there are bottomland hardwoods of red maple, ash, elm, shrub swamp, fallow fields, and some sedge meadows.
The Wisconsin Conservation Commission purchased all of the Mack Wildlife Area as a single unit in 1943. In the 1950s, share-cropping was conducted on a portion of the property for pheasants. At various times, short-level ditches or potholes were created primarily for wildlife watering holes. Forest succession has since focused management away from pheasants towards other species. The Mack Wildlife Area has currently managed to maintain bottomland hardwoods, aspen, shrub swamp, and grassland areas for wildlife.
Find Mack Wildlife Area 2 miles east of Shiocton on Highway 54.
What the Mack Wildlife Area page says about hunting
- The Mack Wildlife Area is managed to provide opportunities for public hunting, trapping and other outdoor recreation while protecting the qualities of the native communities and associated species found on the property.
Quoted from the property page, retrieved 2026-10-19; checked October 19, 2026.
Mack Wildlife Area: what is allowed
How access works on Mack Wildlife Area
State seasons and Wisconsin licenses are all you need, except in posted refuges and closed zones; NR 45 governs use of the property.
Mack Wildlife Area: rules from the regulations
From the October youth hunt through the Holiday Hunt, blaze orange or pink covers half of your upper clothing and cap. Mark a ground blind with 144 square inches of blaze orange or pink while firearm deer seasons run. Tree stands: no tree damage, ID on unattended stands, overnight only north of Hwy. 64 during Sept. 1-Jan. 31. Register deer, turkeys and bears through GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after recovery.
What Mack Wildlife Area costs in licenses
Buy through Go Wild; the free Farmland tags and bonus tags are marked public-access or private-land, and only public-access ones work here.
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.
Tags and zones for Mack Wildlife Area
For deer it lies in the Central Farmland zone (Outagamie). This season the unit quota is 2,500 antlerless deer. Zone F bear permits took 1 preference point in 2026; the target is 50 bears. The 2025 spring level for Turkey Zone 3 was 55,612 authorizations; 12,324 birds were registered. No deer bait or feed: Outagamie County is a ban county.
Mack Wildlife Area: antlerless quota and bonus tags
| Deer unit | Zone | 2026 quota | Public bonus left | Private bonus left | Free farmland tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outagamie | Central Farmland | 2,500 | 597 | 1,381 | 2 |
Every other zone Mack Wildlife Area touches
| Zone | Detail | Figures | Points or note | Taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black bear F | Hounds barred | 50 target, 764 permits | 1 point | 27 bears in 2025 |
| Turkey zone 3 | 55,612 spring tags (2025) | 22% success | 12,324 gobblers | 1,500 fall bonus |
| Grouse A | Sep 12–Jan 3 | 5 a day | ||
| Duck zone | Northern | Sep 26–Nov 24 | ||
| Goose zone | Northern | Sep 16–Dec 16 | ||
| Gray wolf zone 6 | No season | Federally listed |
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.
Quarry and limits, Mack Wildlife Area
The list for Mack Wildlife Area reads: whitetails, pheasants and raccoons, foxes and coyotes.
The list is what the agency names, not a limit: other Outagamie County seasons apply under the same rules.
Species from the property record (species named by the source); bag limits from the DNR regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Mack Wildlife Area season calendar, 2026-27
Archery, the nine-day gun hunt, muzzleloader, bear, turkey, upland birds, rabbits, furbearers and the duck and goose splits for Mack Wildlife Area.
| Game | Hunt | Zone | First day | Last day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| White-tailed deer | Antlerless-only Holiday Hunt | Holiday Hunt: Outagamie | 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 3/2 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 3/2 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 3/2 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 3/2 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 3/2 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 3/2 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 3/2 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 3/2 | 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 | |
| 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 | Northern Duck Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck (split 1) | Southern Duck Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 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 | Northern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 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.
Nearest public ground to Mack Wildlife Area, mapped
10 more properties lie close to Mack Wildlife Area, shown with smaller pins. Acres across them: 9,746.
| Neighbour | Type | Acres | Miles off | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf River-Spoehrs Marsh (Remnant) | Wildlife area | 137 | 3.1 mi | northwest |
| Outagamie | Wildlife area | 942 | 4.6 mi | northwest |
| Lower Wolf River Bottomlands Natural Resource Area | Wildlife area | 3,580 | 5.3 mi | northwest |
| Maine | Wildlife area | 674 | 6.0 mi | north |
| Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area La Sage Unit | Wildlife area | 3,138 | 6.3 mi | northwest |
| LaSage Bottoms | State natural area | 125 | 6.5 mi | southwest |
| Hortonville Bog | State natural area | 769 | 8.9 mi | southwest |
| Heath Van Handel Memorial Forest | Demonstration forest | 38 | 9.5 mi | south |
| Wolf River Bottoms | State natural area | 50 | 9.9 mi | north |
| Deer Creek Tamarack Bog | State natural area | 293 | 10 mi | northwest |
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.
Registered deer and bears near Mack Wildlife Area
The 2025 registered deer total for the Outagamie County unit was 4,322 (2,159 antlered). 2016 was the busiest year shown (4,384 deer) and 2022 the leanest (3,623). The 2026 season to date shows 407 deer in Outagamie; the DNR calls it preliminary. 87 samples, 0 positive: that is Outagamie County in CWD year 2025. All years combined: 0 of 1,184. 4 bears came out of Outagamie County in 2025. These numbers describe the county around Mack Wildlife Area, not the property alone.
Deer registered near Mack Wildlife Area
| Year | Bucks registered | Antlerless registered | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,159 | 2,163 | 4,322 |
| 2024 | 2,207 | 2,111 | 4,318 |
| 2023 | 1,928 | 1,919 | 3,847 |
| 2022 | 1,661 | 1,962 | 3,623 |
| 2021 | 1,743 | 2,013 | 3,756 |
| 2020 | 1,728 | 2,231 | 3,959 |
Outagamie County CWD by year
| CWD year | Samples | Positives |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 87 | 0 |
| 2024 | 65 | 0 |
| 2023 | 81 | 0 |
| 2022 | 66 | 0 |
| 2021 | 105 | 0 |
Outagamie County bear harvest
| Year | Bear harvest | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 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.
Mack Wildlife Area: nearest ranges
About 3 miles separates Mack Wildlife Area from Shiocton Shooting Range, the nearest public map range. Closer club options sit beside it.
rifle, handgun, archery on file
trap, shotgun on file
From the DNR public range map and its map layer, checked October 19, 2026.
Towns, offices and services around Mack Wildlife Area
Towns, then services in this county and the next one over.
| Town | County | Distance | People | Public acres, 10 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiocton | Outagamie | 3.3 mi | 932 | 10,054 |
| Navarino | Shawano | 10 mi | — | 22,743 |
| Hortonville | Outagamie | 11 mi | 3,331 | 8,574 |
| Appleton | Outagamie | 14 mi | 75,344 | 727 |
Our county write-ups: Outagamie County.
Butchers, mounts and gun counters near Mack Wildlife Area
Service centers near Mack Wildlife Area
For Outagamie County, the DNR points to its DNR Green Bay 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.
When the shooting day opens and closes at Mack Wildlife Area
The DNR tables are worked out for Zone A in the east; Mack Wildlife Area lies in longitude Zone B, so add 4 minutes to each table time.
| Day | Reason | Northern table | Southern table |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 88.51 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Mack Wildlife Area in questions and answers
Is Mack Wildlife Area in the northern or southern duck zone?
Northern duck zone and Northern goose zone. First regular duck day in the Northern Zone: Sep 26.
Is Mack Wildlife Area good turkey ground?
Apply for Zone 3; spring periods A-F run in 2027 from April 21.
Can pink replace orange at Mack Wildlife Area?
Yes while gun deer seasons are open; half your upper clothing and hat in orange or fluorescent pink.
What are the CWD and bait rules for Mack Wildlife Area?
Deer bait is illegal in Outagamie County. The county has no CWD positives.
Is a permit required for Mack Wildlife Area?
Your Wisconsin license is enough; residents pay $24 for gun deer, $18 for small game.
How fast must I register a kill on Mack Wildlife Area?
GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after you recover the animal.
Who is the land manager for Mack Wildlife Area?
The Wisconsin DNR manages it; the land is a DNR state wildlife area.
What neighbours Mack Wildlife Area?
Closest first: Wolf River-Spoehrs Marsh Fishery Area (Remnant) (3 miles), Outagamie Wildlife Area (5 miles) and Lower Wolf River Bottomlands Natural Resource Area (5 miles).
How far is the drive from Shiocton to Mack Wildlife Area?
Outagamie County, roughly 3 miles out of Shiocton.
How large is Mack Wildlife Area, in acres?
Acreage on record: 1,831.
Is Mack Wildlife Area forest or farmland deer country?
Outagamie in the Central Farmland zone. The unit quota stands at 2,500 antlerless deer this year.
Which game does Mack Wildlife Area list?
The source lists whitetails, pheasants and raccoons, foxes and coyotes. Other open seasons apply too, within the property rules.
Are hounds allowed for bear at Mack Wildlife Area?
Bear Zone F: 764 permits drawn for 2026.
Mack Wildlife Area, final notes
Print the Mack Wildlife Area map, carry your tags, and check the manager page the week you go.
Sources for this page: DNR: mack · DNR GIS · DNR: alpha; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (CC BY-SA 2.0); Wesley Fryer (CC BY 2.0).