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Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area hunting guide
Everything we could verify about Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area: acreage, zones, property rules, harvest around it and nearby ground.
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Getting to Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
The short version on Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
In Dodge County you will find Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area, a federal waterfowl production area. On the DNR map it belongs to the South Central Region. The managing body is the Fish and Wildlife Service. At 85 acres it sits 71st by area in a field of 103 waterfowl production areas. About 1 mile northeast of Burnett. Look up Leopold Wetland Management District for the wider property it sits in.
From the source page (FWS Realty GIS acres (SUM_GISACRES) for the unit); region from the DNR county layer. Checked October 19, 2026.
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Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area: what is allowed
How access works on Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
WPA rules: state seasons for ducks, geese, upland birds and deer; nothing left overnight, so blinds, stands, decoys and boats go home daily. Keep dogs under control. Gun-season ground blinds show 144 sq in of orange or pink. Blue Wing (Ozaukee) and Wilcox (Waushara) WPAs are closed to all hunting.
Stenaas Waterfowl Production 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. Register deer, turkeys and bears through GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after recovery.
What Stenaas Waterfowl Production 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 Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
For deer it lies in the Southern Farmland zone (Dodge). This season the unit quota is 4,500 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. Dodge County: CWD found in wild deer, and a CWD-positive deer earns a replacement authorization. No deer bait or feed: Dodge County is a ban county.
Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area: antlerless quota and bonus tags
| Deer unit | Zone | 2026 quota | Public bonus left | Private bonus left | Free farmland tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Southern Farmland | 4,500 | 200 | 2,500 | 2 |
Every other zone Stenaas Waterfowl Production 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, Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
The list for Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area reads: ducks and geese, whitetails, wild turkeys, pheasants, squirrels, cottontails and hares and raccoons, foxes and coyotes.
Ducks and geese
White-tailed deer
Wild turkey
Pheasant
Small game
Furbearers
The list is what the agency names, not a limit: other Dodge 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.
Stenaas Waterfowl Production 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 Stenaas Waterfowl Production 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: Dodge | 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 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 2 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 2 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 2 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 2 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 2 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 2 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 2 | 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.
Units connected to Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area is one of 57 units that Leopold Wetland Management District lists.
Leopold Wetland Management District units beside Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
| Unit | Type | Where | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uihlein | WPA | Winnebago | 2,436 |
| Baraboo River | WPA | Columbia | 950 |
| Schoeneberg Marsh | WPA | Columbia | 735 |
| Harvey's Marsh | WPA | Dane, Rock | 681 |
| Trenton | WPA | Dodge | 514 |
| Oakfield | WPA | Fond du Lac | 430 |
| Becker | WPA | Columbia | 357 |
| Manthey | WPA | Columbia | 352 |
| New Chester | WPA | Adams | 343 |
| Hinkson Creek | WPA | Columbia | 337 |
| Rowe | WPA | Columbia | 334 |
| Kettle Moraine | WPA | Sheboygan | 303 |
| Schwengel | WPA | Ozaukee | 302 |
| Severson | WPA | Columbia | 251 |
| Island Lake | WPA | Dane | 245 |
Nearest public ground to Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area, mapped
10 more properties lie close to Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area, shown with smaller pins. Acres across them: 51,771.
| Neighbour | Type | Acres | Miles off | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horicon Marsh | Wildlife area | 11,172 | 3.3 mi | southeast |
| Horicon | Wildlife refuge | 22,000 | 4.3 mi | northeast |
| Sinnissippi Public Hunting Ground | Wildlife area | 300 | 9.2 mi | south |
| Shaw Marsh | Wildlife area | 918 | 10 mi | southwest |
| Beaver Dam Lake (Remnant) | Fishery area | 83 | 10 mi | west |
| Oakfield Ledge | State natural area | 211 | 12 mi | northeast |
| Glacial Habitat Restoration Areas (Fond du Lac, Winnebago County) | Habitat area | 9,514 | 14 mi | north |
| Theresa Marsh | Wildlife area | 5,758 | 15 mi | east |
| Oakfield Railroad Prairie | State natural area | 41 | 16 mi | northeast |
| Glacial Habitat Restoration Areas (Dodge, Columbia County) | Habitat area | 1,774 | 17 mi | west |
Points from the DNR managed lands, SNA, county forest, FWS realty, USFS, NPS and DoD layers (FWS National Realty FWSInterest_Simplified_Authoritative (unit centroid) (polygon centroid)). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Registered deer and bears near Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
The 2025 registered deer total for the Dodge County unit was 5,477 (2,707 antlered). 2025 was the busiest year shown (5,477 deer) and 2019 the leanest (3,951). The 2026 season to date shows 446 deer in Dodge; the DNR calls it preliminary. 215 samples, 8 positive: that is Dodge County in CWD year 2025. All years combined: 25 of 3,380. These numbers describe the county around Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area, not the property alone.
Deer registered near Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
| Year | Bucks registered | Antlerless registered | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,707 | 2,770 | 5,477 |
| 2024 | 2,741 | 2,497 | 5,238 |
| 2023 | 2,377 | 2,175 | 4,552 |
| 2022 | 2,275 | 2,162 | 4,437 |
| 2021 | 2,039 | 2,084 | 4,123 |
| 2020 | 2,265 | 2,400 | 4,665 |
Dodge County CWD by year
| CWD year | Samples | Positives |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 20 | 1 |
| 2025 | 215 | 8 |
| 2024 | 169 | 4 |
| 2023 | 136 | 4 |
| 2022 | 113 | 3 |
| 2021 | 123 | 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.
Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area: nearest ranges
For a public range, drive about 23 miles to Izaak Walton League/ A.D. Sutherland Chapter. Closer club options sit beside it.
rifle, handgun on file
trap, rifle, handgun, smallbore rimfire, shotgun on file
trap, sporting clays, rifle, handgun, smallbore rimfire on file
From the DNR public range map and its map layer, checked October 19, 2026.
Towns, offices and services around Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
Towns, then services in this county and the next one over.
| Town | County | Distance | People | Public acres, 10 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett | Dodge | 1.5 mi | — | 34,595 |
| Kekoskee | Dodge | 5.5 mi | 880 | 36,301 |
| Juneau | Dodge | 8.3 mi | 2,699 | 15,892 |
| Iron Ridge | Dodge | 12 mi | 918 | 13,354 |
Our county write-ups: Dodge County.
Butchers, mounts and gun counters near Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
Service centers near Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
For Dodge County, the DNR points to its DNR Waukesha 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 Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area
The DNR tables are worked out for Zone A in the east; Stenaas Waterfowl Production 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 88.69 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area in questions and answers
What are the CWD and bait rules for Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area?
Deer bait is illegal in Dodge County. Dodge County: CWD-positive deer on record.
Is Stenaas Waterfowl Production 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 Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area?
GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after you recover the animal.
Can pink replace orange at Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area?
Yes while gun deer seasons are open; half your upper clothing and hat in orange or fluorescent pink.
What neighbours Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area?
Closest first: Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area (3 miles), Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (4 miles) and Sinnissippi Public Hunting Ground (9 miles).
Is a permit required for Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area?
Your Wisconsin license is enough; residents pay $24 for gun deer, $18 for small game.
Who is the land manager for Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area?
The Fish and Wildlife Service manages it; the land is a federal waterfowl production area.
Is Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area part of a larger property?
It is a unit of Leopold Wetland Management District.
How far is the drive from Burnett to Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area?
Dodge County, roughly 1 mile out of Burnett.
How large is Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area, in acres?
Acreage on record: 85.
Is Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area forest or farmland deer country?
Dodge in the Southern Farmland zone. The unit quota stands at 4,500 antlerless deer this year.
Which game does Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area list?
The source lists ducks and geese, whitetails, wild turkeys, pheasants, squirrels, cottontails and hares and raccoons, foxes and coyotes. Other open seasons apply too, within the property rules.
Is Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area good turkey ground?
Apply for Zone 2; spring periods A-F run in 2027 from April 21.
Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area, final notes
Print the Stenaas Waterfowl Production Area map, carry your tags, and check the manager page the week you go.
Sources for this page: FWS realty layer · USFWS: hunting · USFWS: leopold · eCFR: section 32.68; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain); Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888 (Public domain).