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Mullet Creek Wildlife Area hunting guide
Everything we could verify about Mullet Creek Wildlife Area: acreage, zones, property rules, harvest around it and nearby ground.
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The short version on Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
In Fond du Lac County you will find Mullet Creek 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 2,244 acres it sits 72nd by area in a field of 285 state wildlife areas. About 5 miles west of Greenbush. Inside it are 1 separate record.
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 Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
Mullet Creek Wildlife Area, as the managers tell it
Word for word from the property page.
Mullet Creek Wildlife Area is a 2,217-acre property located in east-central Fond du Lac County. The wildlife area is located 15 miles east of Fond du Lac and 10 miles west of Plymouth on Highway 23. Travel south of Highway 23 on County Trunk G for 1 mile to the northeast corner of the wildlife area. This is where Mullet Creek flows under County Trunk G. Mullet Creek Wildlife Area consists of a rich array of wetland, forest, grassland and farmland.
Mullet Creek flows through the entire property, eventually joining the Sheboygan River. The central portion of this property consists of shallow open water with submerged vegetation and a cattail wetland totaling over 700 acres. Sedge, reed canary grass, willow, dogwood, swamp conifers and swamp hardwoods occur in the lowland areas. The uplands of the property contain forested stands of oak, aspen and hardwoods as well as grasslands and farm fields. Common wildlife species found on this property are white-tailed deer, woodcock, wild turkey, squirrels, rabbits, and numerous waterfowl and shorebird species.
The Mullet Creek White Cedar Wetland State Natural Area is located within the Mullet Creek Wildlife Area.
What the Mullet Creek Wildlife Area page says about hunting
- Mullet Creek was periodically stocked with trout until the mid-1950s.
- Hunting (noted for waterfowl, wild and stocked ring-necked pheasant, wild turkey, cottontail rabbit, gray and fox squirrel, ruffed grouse, woodcock, mourning dove, red fox, coyote, raccoon and deer)
- A favorite spring activity in the wildlife area is the hunting and gathering of morel mushrooms.
Quoted from the property page, retrieved 2026-10-19; checked October 19, 2026.
Mullet Creek Wildlife Area: what is allowed
How access works on Mullet Creek 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.
Mullet Creek 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 Mullet Creek 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.
Pheasants and doves at Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
The DNR plans to release 440 pheasants here in 2026, over 650 huntable 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.
Tags and zones for Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
For deer it lies in the Central Farmland zone (Fond du Lac). This season the unit quota is 3,500 antlerless deer. Zone F bear permits took 1 preference point in 2026; the target is 50 bears. The 2025 spring level for Turkey Zone 2 was 51,056 authorizations; 11,024 birds were registered. Fond du Lac County: CWD found in wild deer, and a CWD-positive deer earns a replacement authorization. No deer bait or feed: Fond du Lac County is a ban county.
Mullet Creek Wildlife Area: antlerless quota and bonus tags
| Deer unit | Zone | 2026 quota | Public bonus left | Private bonus left | Free farmland tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac | Central Farmland | 3,500 | 1,158 | 1,486 | 2 |
Every other zone Mullet Creek 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 2 | 51,056 spring tags (2025) | 22% success | 11,024 gobblers | 2,500 fall bonus |
| Grouse B | Oct 17–Dec 8 | 2 a day | ||
| Duck zone | Southern | Oct 3–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 | ||
| Goose zone | Southern | Sep 16–Oct 11 Oct 17–Dec 6 Dec 19–Jan 2 | ||
| 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, Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
The list for Mullet Creek Wildlife Area reads: whitetails, wild turkeys, ducks and geese, pheasants, ruffed grouse, woodcock, mourning doves, squirrels, cottontails and hares and raccoons, foxes and coyotes.
White-tailed deer
Wild turkey
Ducks and geese
Pheasant
Ruffed grouse
Woodcock
Mourning dove
Small game
Furbearers
The list is what the agency names, not a limit: other Fond du Lac 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.
Mullet Creek 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 Mullet Creek 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, Fond du Lac | 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 2/3 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 2/3 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 2/3 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 2/3 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 2/3 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 2/3 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 2/3 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 2/3 | 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 (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.
Mullet Creek Wildlife Area: the units it holds
86 acres across 1 unit make up the listed parts of Mullet Creek Wildlife Area.
| Name | Type | County | Acreage | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullet Creek White Cedar Wetland | State natural area | Fond du Lac | 86 | — |
Nearest public ground to Mullet Creek Wildlife Area, mapped
10 more properties lie close to Mullet Creek Wildlife Area, shown with smaller pins. Acres across them: 32,604.
| Neighbour | Type | Acres | Miles off | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Hill Kame | State natural area | 11 | 5.0 mi | southeast |
| Spruce Lake Bog | State natural area | 145 | 5.4 mi | south |
| Kettle Moraine Red Oaks | State natural area | 241 | 6.2 mi | east |
| Sheboygan Marsh | Wildlife area | 863 | 6.7 mi | northeast |
| Butler Lake and Flynn's Spring | State natural area | 163 | 6.7 mi | southeast |
| Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit | State forest | 30,258 | 7.1 mi | south |
| Milwaukee River Tamarack Lowlands & Dundee Kame | State natural area | 511 | 7.7 mi | south |
| Kamrath Creek Forest and Fen | State natural area | 59 | 8.1 mi | east |
| Areas-Onion River (Remnant) | Fishery area | 50 | 8.3 mi | east |
| Kettle Moraine | WPA | 303 | 8.5 mi | southeast |
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 Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
The 2025 registered deer total for the Fond du Lac County unit was 4,642 (2,417 antlered). 2025 was the busiest year shown (4,642 deer) and 2021 the leanest (3,777). 110 samples, 2 positive: that is Fond du Lac County in CWD year 2025. All years combined: 7 of 1,246. 1 bears came out of Fond du Lac County in 2025. These numbers describe the county around Mullet Creek Wildlife Area, not the property alone.
Deer registered near Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
| Year | Bucks registered | Antlerless registered | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,417 | 2,225 | 4,642 |
| 2024 | 2,283 | 2,263 | 4,546 |
| 2023 | 2,180 | 1,888 | 4,068 |
| 2022 | 2,003 | 1,971 | 3,974 |
| 2021 | 1,879 | 1,898 | 3,777 |
| 2020 | 1,990 | 2,184 | 4,174 |
Fond du Lac County CWD by year
| CWD year | Samples | Positives |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 110 | 2 |
| 2024 | 125 | 3 |
| 2023 | 141 | 0 |
| 2022 | 103 | 0 |
| 2021 | 119 | 1 |
Fond du Lac County bear harvest
| Year | Bear harvest | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 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.
Mullet Creek Wildlife Area: nearest ranges
For a public range, drive about 10 miles to Izaak Walton League/ A.D. Sutherland Chapter. Closer club options sit beside it.
rifle, handgun on file
trap, shotgun 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 Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
Towns, then services in this county and the next one over.
| Town | County | Distance | People | Public acres, 10 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush | Sheboygan | 5.4 mi | — | 22,624 |
| Mount Calvary | Fond du Lac | 5.7 mi | 488 | 9,930 |
| Glenbeulah | Sheboygan | 8.1 mi | 453 | 19,264 |
| Fond du Lac | Fond du Lac | 12 mi | 44,469 | 7,717 |
Our county write-ups: Fond du Lac County.
Butchers, mounts and gun counters near Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
Service centers near Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
For Fond du Lac County, the DNR points to its DNR Oshkosh 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 Mullet Creek Wildlife Area
The DNR tables are worked out for Zone A in the east; Mullet Creek 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 88.19 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Mullet Creek Wildlife Area in questions and answers
How far is the drive from Greenbush to Mullet Creek Wildlife Area?
Fond du Lac County, roughly 5 miles out of Greenbush.
How large is Mullet Creek Wildlife Area, in acres?
Acreage on record: 2,244.
Is Mullet Creek Wildlife Area forest or farmland deer country?
Fond du Lac in the Central Farmland zone. The unit quota stands at 3,500 antlerless deer this year.
Which game does Mullet Creek Wildlife Area list?
The source lists whitetails, wild turkeys, ducks and geese, pheasants, ruffed grouse, woodcock, mourning doves, squirrels, cottontails and hares and raccoons, foxes and coyotes. Other open seasons apply too, within the property rules.
Is Mullet Creek Wildlife Area good turkey ground?
Apply for Zone 2; spring periods A-F run in 2027 from April 21.
Are hounds allowed for bear at Mullet Creek Wildlife Area?
Bear Zone F: 764 permits drawn for 2026.
What are the CWD and bait rules for Mullet Creek Wildlife Area?
Deer bait is illegal in Fond du Lac County. Fond du Lac County: CWD-positive deer on record.
Is Mullet Creek Wildlife Area in the northern or southern duck zone?
Southern duck zone and Southern goose zone. First regular duck day in the Southern Zone: Oct 3.
How fast must I register a kill on Mullet Creek Wildlife Area?
GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after you recover the animal.
Can pink replace orange at Mullet Creek Wildlife Area?
Yes while gun deer seasons are open; half your upper clothing and hat in orange or fluorescent pink.
What neighbours Mullet Creek Wildlife Area?
Closest first: Johnson Hill Kame State Natural Area (5 miles), Spruce Lake Bog State Natural Area (5 miles) and Kettle Moraine Red Oaks State Natural Area (6 miles).
Is a permit required for Mullet Creek Wildlife Area?
Your Wisconsin license is enough; residents pay $24 for gun deer, $18 for small game.
Who is the land manager for Mullet Creek Wildlife Area?
The Wisconsin DNR manages it; the land is a DNR state wildlife area.
Mullet Creek Wildlife Area, final notes
Print the Mullet Creek Wildlife Area map, carry your tags, and check the manager page the week you go.
Sources for this page: DNR: Mullet · DNR GIS · DNR: alpha · DNR GIS; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: greenebriar (Public domain); USFWS/Southeast (CC BY 2.0).