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Hunting at Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area, 350 acres in Barron County: raccoons, foxes and coyotes, zones and tags, property rules, county harvest and the land nearby.
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Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area on one card
Hunters reach Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area in Barron County; it is a DNR state wildlife area. This is the Northwoods, in the DNR Northern Region. Day-to-day it is in the hands of the Wisconsin DNR. Measured at 350 acres, it comes in 164th of 285 state wildlife areas. Coordinates are not published; nearest-place lists use Barron County's centre, closest to Barron.
From the source page (DNR property page (350 acre)); region from the DNR county layer. Checked October 19, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Quaderer’s Creek Wildlife Area
Zones that take in Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area is Central Farmland deer country, unit Barron. Antlerless quota, 2026: 4,500. The Zone D bear quota for 2026 is 1,100, spread over 3,855 drawn permits. Leave the corn at home; Barron County bans deer baiting.
Antlerless tags near Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
| Unit | Zone | Quota 2026 | Bonus, public | Bonus, private | Farmland tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron | Central Farmland | 4,500 | 987 | 3,479 | 2 |
Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area: other game zones
| Zone | Detail | Numbers | More | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear zone D | Hounds allowed | 1,100 target, 3,855 permits | 2 points | 931 bears in 2025 |
| Ruffed grouse A | Sep 12–Jan 3 | 5 a day | ||
| Duck zone | Northern | Sep 26–Nov 24 | ||
| Canada goose | Northern | Sep 16–Dec 16 |
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.
How the DNR describes Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
The managing agency's own text.
Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Quaderers Creek Wildlife area is a 350 acre property (7 owned, 343 easement) located in Barron County and is open to the public for hunting, fishing and, in some locations, trapping. The property is a mosaic of agricultural fields, creeks, a flowage, and small sections of forest. Find it by going south of Barron, 1 mile on Highway 25. Turn west on 12th Avenue and go 1.5 miles. The property is southwest of the intersection of 12th Avenue and 13th Street.
This property is very close to town, allowing people to get out and enjoy nature easily.
Hunting notes printed for Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
- The only forms of recreation allowed on the easement parcels of Quaderers Creek Wildlife Area are hunting, fishing and trapping .
- Quaderers Creek Wildlife Area is a collection of private land parcels with permanent hunting and fishing access easements.
- Many of the properties also include the right to trap.
- Tree stands and trail camera devices may only be used when actively hunting the property and must be removed and taken with you when leaving the property.
Quoted from the property page, retrieved 2026-10-19; checked October 19, 2026.
What Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area requires of hunters
Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area access terms
Public hunting and trapping run on the statewide calendar; refuges and closed areas are posted, and the NR 45 code covers everything else.
The rule book on Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
Half of your outer clothing above the waist, and half of your hat, must be blaze orange or pink whenever a firearm deer season is open (waterfowl hunters excepted). Ground blinds need a 144-square-inch orange or pink patch in gun deer seasons on DNR ground. Stands may not damage trees. North of Hwy. 64 they can stay overnight Sept. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027 (two per hunter per county); south of Hwy. 64 they come down daily. Deer and turkeys go into GameReg online or by phone by 5 p.m. the next day.
Go Wild shopping list for Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
A gun deer or archery license comes with a buck authorization; antlerless deer on this land need a public-access authorization.
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.
What hunters pursue at Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
Species the agency lists here: raccoons, foxes and coyotes.
Furbearers
Unlisted species follow the Barron County dates below, subject to the property rules.
Species from the property record (species named by the source); bag limits from the DNR regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area: opening and closing days
From bear baiting in September to the last spring turkey period, 39 season segments apply to Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area.
| Species | Hunt type | Zone or unit | Opening | Closing | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Barron | Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone D | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone D | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone D | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall turkey | Turkey Zone 4/6 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 4/6 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 4/6 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 4/6 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 4/6 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 4/6 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 4/6 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 4/6 | 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.
Barron County harvest near Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
Deer registered in the Barron County unit, 2025: 6,376. The decade peaked at 7,098 in 2022 and bottomed at 4,936 in 2016. Through Oct. 19, 2026: 320 antlered and 356 antlerless in Barron (preliminary). CWD year 2025 brought 155 Barron County samples and 0 positives. Running total since 1999: 2,338 tested. The 2025 bear count for Barron County was 140. No harvest is published for Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area itself, so the county unit is the finest level.
Registered deer in the Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area county unit
| Year | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,247 | 3,129 | 6,376 |
| 2024 | 2,810 | 2,979 | 5,789 |
| 2023 | 2,394 | 3,063 | 5,457 |
| 2022 | 3,070 | 4,028 | 7,098 |
| 2021 | 2,667 | 3,520 | 6,187 |
| 2020 | 2,847 | 4,076 | 6,923 |
CWD tests in Barron County
| CWD year | Wild deer sampled | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 37 | 0 |
| 2025 | 155 | 0 |
| 2024 | 119 | 0 |
| 2023 | 136 | 0 |
| 2022 | 106 | 0 |
| 2021 | 119 | 0 |
Bear numbers near Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
| Year | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 153 | 67 | 86 |
| 2025 | 140 | 88 | 52 |
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.
Around Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area: more places to hunt
The record lacks a point, so the Barron County centre stands in for distances; Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area itself is not on the map. The neighbours add 17,435 acres between them.
| Nearby | Kind | Acres | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat John Porter Flowage | Wildlife area | 77 | 3.0 mi | southwest |
| Engle Creek Springs | Fishery area | 190 | 4.0 mi | north |
| Yellow River | Fishery area | 694 | 6.1 mi | northwest |
| Hickey Creek (Remnant) | Fishery area | 79 | 6.3 mi | north |
| Silver Creek | Fishery area | 3 | 9.4 mi | east |
| Duck Lake (Remnant) | Fishery area | 66 | 10 mi | northwest |
| Tuscobia Creek | Ice Age Trail area | 2 | 11 mi | northeast |
| Dummy Lake | Fishery area | 16 | 12 mi | northwest |
| Little Granite Lake | Fishery area | 3 | 12 mi | northwest |
| Barron | County forest | 16,305 | 12 mi | north |
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.
Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area: nearby towns and businesses
Town pages first, then shops, processors and DNR desks.
| Base town | County | Away | Residents | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron | Barron | 2.5 mi | 3,674 | 1,365 |
| Almena | Barron | 9.1 mi | 740 | 6,171 |
| Cumberland | Barron | 11 mi | 2,302 | 15,665 |
| Turtle Lake | Barron | 15 mi | 1,036 | 9,672 |
County-level hunting pages: Barron County.
Shops a short drive from Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
DNR desks closest to Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
Service center for Barron County business: DNR Spooner 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.
Shooting light at Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area by date
At Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area the offset is 16 minutes (Zone E). The times below already include it for both DNR shooting-hours areas.
| Day | Season | North table | South table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Bow, turkey, grouse opener | 6:11 a.m. to 7:43 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 7:42 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:55 a.m. to 6:37 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:16 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:44 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 4:56 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:56 a.m. to 4:44 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 4:51 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 7:15 a.m. to 4:46 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 4:54 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:17 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. | 7:11 a.m. to 5:02 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 E offset of 16 minutes for longitude 91.85 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
What people ask about hunting Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area
What are the waterfowl zones for Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
It sits in the Northern duck and Northern goose zones. In the Northern Zone the regular duck split begins Sep 26.
Which bear management zone holds Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
Bear Zone D. Zone D took 2 preference points in 2026.
Do I need blaze orange at Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
In any open firearm deer season, wear blaze orange or pink on at least half your coat and cap.
Is deer baiting legal near Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
No: Barron County bans deer baiting and feeding. The county is not on the CWD list.
Which Wisconsin license covers Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
Go Wild sells everything needed; antlerless tags on public land must be public-access tags.
How do I register a deer from Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
Through GameReg (online, phone or a station) by 5 p.m. the day after recovery.
Which agency sets the rules on Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
The Wisconsin DNR treats it as a DNR state wildlife area.
If Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area is full, where next?
Within a short drive: Statewide Wildlife Habitat – John Porter Flowage (3 miles), Engle Creek Springs Fishery Area (4 miles) and Yellow River Fishery Area (6 miles).
Where do Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area hunters spend the night?
Start from Barron; the land is 2 miles off, in Barron County. Distance taken from the county centre, as the record has no coordinates.
What acreage is listed for Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
Roughly 350 acres.
Which DMU takes in Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
Deer unit Barron; zone Central Farmland. The 2026 antlerless quota is 4,500 (Barron); use a public-access antlerless tag here.
Which species are hunted on Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area?
Listed: raccoons, foxes and coyotes.
Check Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area once more
Refuges, closed areas and park windows at Quaderer's Creek Wildlife Area can shift mid-season; the property page and the DNR map have the current picture.
Sources for this page: DNR: Quaderers · DNR: alpha · DNR GIS; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: xulescu_g (CC BY-SA 2.0); USDAgov (Public domain).