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Hunting around Glidden, Wisconsin
Public land measured from Glidden, the Ashland County deer units with their 2026 antlerless quota and bonus tags, bear and turkey zones, CWD and baiting rules, harvest, and the shops and processors closest to town.
Photo: Photo from Great Divide Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest), a short drive (1.0 mi) from Glidden. BobbbyLight (CC BY 2.0)
Ashland County is home to the unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) of Glidden, in the Northwoods. The closest edge of Great Divide Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) sits 1 mile from Glidden, which makes it the base town. Of the towns around Ashland County Forest, Glidden is the nearest base, 3 miles from its edge. A 10-mile ring around Glidden takes in roughly 89,026 mapped public acres across 5 properties. At the top of the distance list is Great Divide Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest), whose boundary is 1 mile away.
Town point, land area and population from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; public acreage and boundary distances within 10 miles are a GIS measure over the DNR managed lands layer, county forest, USFS, USFWS, NPS and DoD boundaries. Checked October 19, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Glidden
Where Glidden hunters go on public land
Sorted by the closest boundary, then by centre-point distance. Open any property page for its own rules, closed areas and season notes.
376,517 acres make Great Divide Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) the largest nearby property. There is no wildlife area inside 10 miles here. Forest ground nearby includes Ashland County Forest and Iron County Forest. Federal options start with Great Divide Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest). Look at Natural Area – Dedication and 1 other natural area for quiet hunts.
| Name | Owner type | Nearest edge | Point, miles | Size (ac) | Hunted for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Divide Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) west Main area | Ranger district | 1.0 mi | 16 mi W | 376,517 | deer, bear, turkey |
| Ashland County Forest north Main area | County forest | 3.2 mi | 8.6 mi N | 40,305 | deer, bear, turkey |
| Iron County Forest northeast | County forest | 7.4 mi | 19 mi NE | 175,343 | deer, bear, turkey |
| Natural Area – Dedication east | Natural area | 9.1 mi | 44 mi E | 707 | – |
| Caroline Lake State Natural Area north | Natural area | 9.4 mi | 9.8 mi N | 131 | deer |
| Devil's Creek State Habitat Area north | Wildlife area | 10+ mi | 13 mi N | 7 | – |
| Twin Lakes Conservation Easement northeast | Easement | 10+ mi | 14 mi NE | 13,991 | – |
| Tuscobia State Trail south | State trail | 10+ mi | 15 mi S | 1,088 | – |
| Great Northern Conservation Easement northeast | Easement | 10+ mi | 15 mi NE | 13,994 | – |
| Flambeau Wetlands State Natural Area east | Natural area | 10+ mi | 16 mi E | 355 | – |
Lands, acreage and species from DNR property pages and federal hunting pages; boundary distances inside 10 miles from places.json (DNR managed lands, county forest, USFS, USFWS, NPS and DoD layers); centre distances are straight lines from the Census point for Glidden. Checked October 19, 2026. Statewide public land map.
Ashland County bear and turkey zones near Glidden
What a Glidden hunter applies for: the bear zone and its odds, the turkey zone and recent success.
Ashland County falls in Bear Zone A; Class A bear licenses are drawn by preference point. Dogs are legal for bear in Zone A. Bear hunters took 144 bears in Ashland County during 2025. Turkey Zone 6 and 7 applies here, with 1,362 spring birds registered zone-wide in 2025. Spring 2027 runs from Apr 21, 2027 (Period A) to Jun 1, 2027 (Period F). Part of Ashland County is elk country (Northern Elk Management Zone), with a 2026 quota of 8 bulls, subject to 50% declaration by the Ojibwe tribes (ceded territory).
| Bear zone | Part of county | With hounds | Target | Permits | Points to draw | 2025 bears |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Zone A | 100% | Allowed | 1,100 | 1,675 | 11 | 1,235 |
| Turkey zone | County share | Spring permits | Success rate | Spring birds | Fall birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Zone 6 | 54% | 6,001 | 23% | 1,362 | 336 |
| Turkey Zone 7 | 46% | 4,401 | 16% | 726 | 162 |
Bear zones from counties.json (DNR layer) and the DNR bear drawing summary; bear harvest from the DNR 2025 bear harvest report; turkey from the DNR spring turkey report; elk from the DNR elk page. Checked October 19, 2026.
Glidden: DMU, bonus tags and harvest
The unit you pick at purchase decides your free Farmland tags and which bonus tags you can buy. Ashland County units are listed here.
All of Ashland County lies in the Northern Forest deer zone. Antlerless goals for 2026 add up to 2,505 in the Ashland County units.
| Unit | Zone | Antlerless quota | Bonus authorizations (pub / priv) | Listed Oct 19 | Free tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 113 | Northern Forest | 1,155 | 1,900 / 2,750 | 1,369 / 2,244 | – |
| DMU 118 | Northern Forest | 90 | 150 / 150 | 23 / 0 | – |
| DMU 106 | Northern Forest | 710 | 650 / 2,300 | 521 / 2,092 | – |
| DMU 117 | Northern Forest | 550 | 1,000 / 1,100 | 620 / 619 | – |
Unlike most of the state, Ashland County allows limited deer baiting. Since 1999 the DNR has tested 835 wild deer from Ashland County for CWD, with 0 positive. In the 2025 CWD year, 20 were sampled and 0 tested positive.
Ashland County has no county-named deer unit; the forest units it shares registered 1,776 (DMU 113), 475 (DMU 118) and 1,250 (DMU 106) in 2025. 2026 to date, preliminary and before the gun opener: DMU 113 140, DMU 118 61 and DMU 106 113.
Units and zones from counties.json and the DNR 2026 antlerless quota and permit table; bonus counts listed on the DNR bonus availability page on October 19; Holiday Hunt and extended archery from the DNR 2026 map; CWD from the DNR CWD county summary; baiting from the DNR baiting page; harvest from DNR Deer Metrics and the preliminary 2026 harvest page. Checked October 19, 2026.
Agency offices near Glidden
DNR service centers sell licenses and answer hunting questions at the counter, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The one closest to Glidden is listed first.
DNR Woodruff Service Center, 45 mi east
DNR Park Falls Field Office, 16 mi south
Park Falls Office (Medford-Park Falls Ranger District), 16 mi south
From the DNR office locations and field locations pages and the federal office pages listed in services.json, checked October 19, 2026.
Glidden processors, taxidermists and hunting shops
Wisconsin keeps no public list of taxidermist or guide permit holders, so those rows come from DNR CWD partners and directory listings. Call before you drive. Pearce's Sausage Kitchen is a DNR deer donation processor. Nearest CWD station at a business: Heritage Meats.
| Kind | 15 mi | 35 mi | Closest listing | In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer cutting | 1 | 2 | Heritage Meats 9.3 mi southeast | Butternut |
| Taxidermists | 1 | 5 | Four Season Outdoors & Taxidermy 15 mi southeast | Park Falls |
| Preserves and guides | 0 | 1 | North Country Outfitters 18 mi north | Highbridge |
| Hunting shops | 2 | 12 | Tom's Gun & Ammo Sales 14 mi north | Mellen |
Deer cutting
Taxidermists
Preserves and guides
Hunting shops
Processors from the DNR deer donation list, DNR CWD sampling stations and Yellow Pages; shops from the DNR license sales locations (license-only agents left out) and Yellow Pages; guides and preserves from Yellow Pages. Checked October 19, 2026; hours were not checked.
Glidden: season calendar
Deer dates are statewide in Wisconsin; bear, turkey, grouse, cottontail and waterfowl dates follow zone lines, so only the rows for Glidden are listed.
| Species | Season | Where it applies | Opens | Closes | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery and crossbow | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth and disabled gun deer 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 | Statewide antlerless-only (December 4-day hunt) | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear (Class A license by drawing) | Bear Zone A | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear (Class A license by drawing) | Bear Zone A | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear (Class A license by drawing) | Bear Zone A | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Elk | Elk (archery, crossbow and firearm) | Northern Elk Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall turkey | Turkey Zone 6/7 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 6/7 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 6/7 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 6/7 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 6/7 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 6/7 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 6/7 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 6/7 | 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 (hunting and trapping) | Northern Zone (State Hwy. 64 line) | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat Period 1 (hunting and trapping) | Southern Zone (State Hwy. 64 line) | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat Period 2 (hunting and trapping) | Northern Zone (State Hwy. 64 line) | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat Period 2 (hunting and trapping) | Southern Zone (State Hwy. 64 line) | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Unprotected species | Unprotected species (opossum, skunk, weasel, woodchuck, porcupine, starling, English sparrow, chukar, coturnix quail, etc.) | 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.
Glidden, nearby hunting events
Whitetails Unlimited banquet within about 30 miles: 1 upcoming event. Distances are straight-line.
On the calendar
| Held | What | Miles away | Where | Register | Source page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | Flambeau WI Chapter Banquet / Whitetails Unlimited banquet | 19 | Northwoods Supper Club Fifield Price Co. | Buy tickets | Source |
Glidden gun ranges
Three ranges closest to Glidden, with the access rule on each.
rifle on file
rifle, handgun on file
rifle, handgun, archery, trap, shotgun on file
Straight-line miles from the town center; ranges checked October 19, 2026.
Shooting hours at Glidden
The DNR tables are worked out for Zone A in the east; Glidden lies in longitude Zone D, so add 12 minutes to each table time.
| Date | Why it matters | Northern Area | Southern Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Archery, fall turkey and grouse opener | 6:07 a.m. to 7:39 p.m. | 6:09 a.m. to 7:38 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:51 a.m. to 6:33 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 6:36 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:12 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. | 6:09 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:40 a.m. to 4:46 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. to 4:52 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:52 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. | 6:47 a.m. to 4:47 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 7:11 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:13 a.m. to 4:51 p.m. | 7:07 a.m. to 4:58 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 D offset of 12 minutes for longitude 90.57 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Glidden hunting FAQ
How soon must a deer be registered in Wisconsin?
Deer go through GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after recovery. Heritage Meats hosts a CWD station.
Can I buy a deer license in Glidden?
Use Go Wild online, or a license agent counter. Closest agent: Bear Necessities. The DNR Woodruff Service Center counter is 45 miles away.
Is Ashland County in an elk zone?
Part of the county is in the Northern Elk Management Zone. Tags come from the DNR elk drawing. Season: Oct 17 to Dec 13, 2026.
How many acres can Glidden hunters reach within 10 miles?
Roughly 89,026 acres inside 10 miles. The table lists 10 properties in all.
What public hunting land is closest to Glidden?
Closest is Great Divide Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest), whose boundary is 1 mile away. The next-closest property is Ashland County Forest.
Can I still buy a bonus antlerless tag near Glidden?
Bonus authorizations for DMU 113: 1,900 public and 2,750 private at the start. Left on October 19: 1,369 public, 2,244 private. Buy them in Go Wild or at a license agent, one a day.
What deer unit is Ashland County?
The county’s units are DMU 113, DMU 118, DMU 106 and DMU 117. Antlerless quota, 2026: 1,155.
Which of the six bear zones holds Glidden?
Ashland County is in Bear Zone A. Expect to need 11 points, based on 2026. 144 bears were registered in the county in 2025.
Can I bait deer near Glidden?
DNR results list 0 positives for Ashland County. Limited baiting is allowed.
What dates is the firearm deer season near Glidden?
The nine-day gun deer season runs Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026. Muzzleloader runs Nov 30 to Dec 9, 2026; the four-day antlerless hunt is Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2026.
How many spring turkey tags does the zone near Glidden get?
Ashland County is Zone 6 and 7 for turkeys. 2025: 6,001 authorizations, 23% success.
Which shop closest to Glidden will process a whitetail?
Shortest haul: Heritage Meats, 9 miles. 2 are on file within 35 miles.
Answers drawn from the sources listed in each section above, checked October 19, 2026.
Glidden trip checklist
Before leaving Glidden, confirm your unit, your Farmland or bonus tags and the property’s closed areas.
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