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One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area hunting notes
342 acres of state natural area in Oneida County, with 2026-27 zones, quotas, rules, CWD testing and a map.
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Getting to One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
Parking, trailheads and gates near One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
- Sundstein Road TrailheadTrailhead · 1.6 mi from the centreDirections
- Section 9 Road TrailheadTrailhead · 2.6 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 2.6 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.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area, by its record
Count One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area among the state natural areas of Oneida County. It falls in the DNR Northern Region, the Northwoods. The Wisconsin DNR manages the land. By size (342 acres) it is number 164 among 449 state natural areas on our list. Natural area 629 lies in T39N-R10E, Sections 21, 27, 28. Head northwest from Three Lakes for about 4 miles.
From the source page (WI DNR SNA parcel ownership GIS OWNER_ACRE_AMT, WDNR-owned parcels); region from the DNR county layer. Checked October 19, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
Zone lines at One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
Deer rules follow the Northern Forest zone and DMU 120. For 2026 the antlerless quota stands at 545. In Bear Zone B the DNR drew 1,545 permits for a target of 850 bears; drawn hunters needed 11 points. Turkey Zone 7: 4,401 spring authorizations in 2025 and 16% hunter success. Oneida County is on the CWD list: a positive wild deer has been found. Deer may not be baited or fed in Oneida County.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area deer management units
| DMU | Zone | 2026 antlerless | Public bonus | Private bonus | Free per license |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 120 | Northern Forest | 545 | 124 | 1,163 | — |
Bear, turkey, grouse and waterfowl lines through One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
| Zone | Setting | Data | Also | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear B | Hound hunting | 850 target, 1,545 permits | 11 points | 851 bears in 2025 |
| Turkey 7 | 4,401 spring tags (2025) | 16% success | 726 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 One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area within the rules
Who may hunt One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
The DNR keeps SNA land open to hunting and trapping by default; posted closures, and NR 45 bans on camping, vehicles, drones and plant collecting, still apply.
Statewide rules that reach One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural 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.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural 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.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area: the game on record
No species list is published for One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area, so every open season applies under the property rules.
See the 38 seasons listed for Oneida 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.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area hunting dates, fall 2026 to spring 2027
20 species and 38 segments reach One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural 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/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.
The land at One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
This is the agency description, quoted.
Situated along the northern boundary of Thunder Lake Wildlife Area and the Rice Lake natural area, One Stone Lake Hemlocks supports stands of mature mesic forest with some old-growth characteristics. The canopy is heavily dominated by hemlock with associated species of yellow birch, sugar maple, and white cedar. A few super-canopy white pines are present. Most canopy gaps contain sugar maple; however, hemlock is reproducing well near the lakeshore and locally through the site. The herbaceous layer varies from sparse to luxuriant.
Characteristic species include Canada mayflower, intermediate wood-fern, shining clubmoss, American starflower, three-leaved goldthread, and wood sorrel. This site is part of one of the largest wetland complexes within the north-central region. Surrounding One Stone Lake are extensive, open peatlands including open bog, muskeg, and poor fen which support good populations of area-sensitive peatland birds. The forested wetlands also include extensive good-quality stands of white cedar and black ash with tamarack being locally important. This entire area has been identified as a Land Legacy site.
Quoted from the property page, retrieved 2026-10-19; checked October 19, 2026.
Deer, bears and CWD around One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
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 120 110 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. Property-level harvest does not exist for One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area; county numbers stand in.
Deer table, Oneida County
| Deer unit | Bucks 2025 | Antlerless 2025 | Total 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 120 | 726 | 429 | 1,155 |
CWD results near One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
| 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 One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes | Oneida | 4.1 mi | — | 59,498 |
| Eagle River | Vilas | 5.8 mi | 1,681 | 58,199 |
| Lake Tomahawk | Oneida | 17 mi | — | 71,243 |
| Rhinelander | Oneida | 17 mi | 8,286 | 45,679 |
County hunting overviews: Oneida County.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area: businesses in the area
Offices that answer for One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
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.
The closest public land to One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area is the large pin, with 10 neighbours around it. Their acreage adds up to 71,802.
| Property | Type | Acres | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake | State natural area | 1,242 | 1.5 mi | south |
| Thunder Lake | Wildlife area | 3,250 | 2.1 mi | southeast |
| Sugar Camp Hemlocks | State natural area | 80 | 6.3 mi | south |
| Town of Three Lakes | Wildlife area | 210 | 8.5 mi | southeast |
| Stone Lake Pines | State natural area | 206 | 8.9 mi | southwest |
| Spur Lake | State natural area | 426 | 9.3 mi | southeast |
| Big Swamp | State natural area | 2,914 | 11 mi | west |
| Rainbow Wetlands | State natural area | 2,357 | 12 mi | west |
| Shallow Lake | State natural area | 103 | 13 mi | west |
| American Legion | State forest | 61,014 | 13 mi | west |
Points from the DNR managed lands, SNA, county forest, FWS realty, USFS, NPS and DoD layers (WI DNR State Natural Areas parcel ownership GIS (centroid of WDNR-owned parcels) (point inside polygon (centroid falls outside))). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
DNR shooting hours for One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural 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 | 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 89.23 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area: nearest ranges
Vilas County Gov't Range in Vilas County is the nearest DNR-map range, 10 miles out. Nearby club or private ranges are shown too.
rifle, handgun on file
sporting clays, muzzleloader, handgun, action pistol, benchrest on file
archery, 3D archery on file
From the DNR public range map and its map layer, checked October 19, 2026.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area: the questions that come up
What does the orange rule mean at One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
Yes, 50% orange or pink above the waist from the youth deer hunt through the Holiday Hunt.
Does the baiting ban cover One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
Banned in Oneida County. Oneida County has had CWD-positive wild deer.
How do I get permission to hunt One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
A regular Wisconsin license from Go Wild (gun deer $24 for residents); antlerless deer need a public-access tag.
Is there a check station for One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
Use GameReg online or call 844-426-3734 by 5 p.m. the day after.
Whose property is One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
The Wisconsin DNR oversees this DNR-owned State Natural Area.
Which properties are close to One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
Nearest on the list: Rice Lake State Natural Area (1 mile), Thunder Lake Wildlife Area (2 miles) and Sugar Camp Hemlocks State Natural Area (6 miles).
In which Wisconsin county is One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
Three Lakes is closest (4 miles); the property is in Oneida County.
How many acres does One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area cover?
342 acres, per WI DNR SNA parcel ownership GIS OWNER_ACRE_AMT, WDNR-owned parcels.
Can I shoot antlerless deer on One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
Northern Forest zone; unit DMU 120. 545 antlerless deer is the 2026 quota.
Which game seasons apply on One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
All open seasons apply, subject to the property rules; the source names no species.
What turkey tag do I need for One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
Your spring tag must be for Zone 7 and a period A-F.
What are the bear rules around One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
It is in Bear Zone B, target 850 bears in 2026.
Which duck and goose zones cover One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area?
Use the Northern duck dates and the Northern goose dates. Regular duck hunting in the Northern Zone starts Sep 26.
One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area: confirm on the ground
A last look before the drive: the One Stone Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area map, your Go Wild licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: DNR: OneStoneLakeHemlocks · DNR GIS · DNR: StateNaturalAreas; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Susan Young (Public Domain Mark 1.0); USFWS Headquarters (CC BY 2.0).