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Hunting around Newald, Wisconsin
From Newald out to the closest DNR properties, plus the Forest County deer unit, bonus antlerless availability, CWD testing, bear and turkey zones and nearby taxidermists.
Photo: Pictured: Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest), at town from Newald. USDA Forest Service Eastern Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Newald sits in Forest County, one of the counties the DNR handles from its Northern Region. Hunters heading into Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) can start in Newald, since the property reaches town. Mapped public acreage inside 10 miles comes to about 110,338, spread over 6 properties. Closest of all is Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest), which reaches the edge of town.
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 Newald
Newald to the nearest wildlife areas and forests
The boundary column is the straight-line distance from Newald to the closest edge of each property; the centre column runs to its mapped point, so a big forest can begin far short of that number.
Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) (343,903 acres) is the biggest piece of public ground inside 10 miles. State wildlife areas all lie beyond 10 miles of Newald. 2 forest properties in the ring, led by Wabikon Waters Conservation Easement. Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) is the nearest federal unit; federal rules and permits apply there.
| Area | Type | Line | Point | Acres | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) south Why listed | Ranger district | at town | 22 mi S | 343,903 | deer, bear, turkey |
| Eagle River-Florence Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) northwest | Ranger district | 1.2 mi | 13 mi NW | 319,429 | deer, bear, turkey |
| Wild Rivers/pine Popple Conservation Easement northeast | Riverway or flowage | 7.4 mi | 11 mi NE | 58,828 | – |
| Wabikon Waters Conservation Easement south | Easement | 8.3 mi | 10 mi S | 18,219 | – |
| Pine-Popple Wild Rivers east | Riverway or flowage | 8.5 mi | 10 mi E | 11,636 | – |
| Forest County Forest southwest | County forest | 9.4 mi | 20 mi SW | 15,251 | deer, bear, turkey |
| Woods Creek State Natural Area northeast | Natural area | beyond 10 mi | 10 mi NE | 52 | – |
| Woods Creek Cedars State Natural Area northeast | Natural area | beyond 10 mi | 10 mi NE | 49 | – |
| Campbell Springs State Spring Ponds southwest | Fishery area | beyond 10 mi | 11 mi SW | 45 | – |
| South Branch Peshtigo River State Habitat Area southwest | Wildlife area | beyond 10 mi | 12 mi SW | 463 | – |
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 Newald. Checked October 19, 2026. Statewide public land map.
Bear, turkey and elk zones for Newald
Bear and spring turkey licenses are zone-based draws, so the zone lines decide what you apply for.
The county lies in Bear Zone B; applicants needed 11 preference points to draw Zone B in 2026. Hound hunters can run bears in Zone B. In 2025, 139 bears were registered in Forest County. Spring authorizations are zone- and period-specific; Zone 7 had 4,401 in 2025. The six spring periods span Apr 21 to Jun 1, 2027.
| Zone | Of county | Hound hunting | Harvest goal 2026 | Licenses drawn | Min. points | 2025 harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Zone B | 100% | Allowed | 850 | 1,545 | 11 | 851 |
| Zone | Share | Spring authorizations | Success | Spring total | Fall total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Zone 7 | 58% | 4,401 | 16% | 726 | 162 |
| Turkey Zone 5 | 42% | 12,008 | 20% | 2,446 | 300 |
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. Checked October 19, 2026.
Deer rules for hunters in Newald
How many antlerless deer the DNR wants taken near Newald, how many bonus tags were offered, and what the county registers.
The DNR puts Forest County entirely in its Northern Forest Zone. DNR quota math for 2026 puts 3,820 antlerless deer on these units. DMU 124 showed zero public-land bonus tags left on October 19.
| Deer unit | Zone | Quota | Bonus offered (public / private) | Left on Oct 19 | Tags with license |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 124 | Northern Forest | 320 | 650 / 800 | 0 / 123 | – |
| DMU 126 | Northern Forest | 1,105 | 1,735 / 3,180 | 0 / 1,105 | – |
| DMU 120 | Northern Forest | 545 | 500 / 1,800 | 124 / 1,163 | – |
| DMU 123 | Northern Forest | 795 | 1,500 / 2,200 | 788 / 1,624 | – |
| DMU 122 | Northern Forest | 330 | 600 / 1,000 | 63 / 562 | – |
| DMU 125 | Northern Forest | 725 | 500 / 2,650 | 0 / 1,494 | – |
The baiting and feeding ban covers Forest County. The county’s wild deer have been sampled 827 times for CWD; 0 came back positive. Last CWD year (2025) the county sent in 37 samples, 0 positive.
Because the units were redrawn in 2025, only that year exists: DMU 124 1,226, DMU 126 3,288 and DMU 120 1,155. So far in 2026 (preliminary, early seasons only): DMU 124 103, DMU 126 278 and DMU 120 110.
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.
Wildlife offices closest to Newald
Walk-in help for Newald hunters comes from the DNR service center listed first; the others handle their own properties.
DNR Rhinelander Service Center, 35 mi west
Laona Office (Lakewood-Laona Ranger District), 13 mi south
DNR Florence Field Office, 25 mi northeast
From the DNR office locations and field locations pages and the federal office pages listed in services.json, checked October 19, 2026.
Venison, mounts and gear near Newald
Phone, map and website buttons appear where the source listed them. Hours were not checked. Prime Choice Meat Market (28 mi) is on the DNR list of places to donate deer.
| Service | Close (15 mi) | Wider (35 mi) | Closest | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer processors | 0 | 3 | Shcaefers Deer Processing 15 mi southwest | Crandon |
| Taxidermy shops | 0 | 7 | Bonack Safari World Taxidermy 23 mi west | Three Lakes |
| Licensed guides, preserves | 0 | 2 | Kentuck Lake Lodge 22 mi northwest | Eagle River |
| Sporting goods | 0 | 16 | Tamarack Outfitters LLC 15 mi southwest | Crandon |
Deer processors
Taxidermy shops
Licensed guides, preserves
Sporting goods
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.
Open and upcoming seasons at Newald
From bear baiting in September to the last spring turkey period, 38 season segments apply to Newald.
| 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 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 B | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear (Class A license by drawing) | Bear Zone B | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear (Class A license by drawing) | Bear Zone B | 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 (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.
Shooting ranges near Newald
The three nearest listed ranges, in straight-line miles from Newald.
rifle, trap, shotgun on file
rifle, handgun, smallbore rimfire, muzzleloader on file
trap, sporting clays, rifle, handgun, smallbore rimfire on file
Straight-line miles from the town center; ranges checked October 19, 2026.
Newald shooting time on key dates
Big game and small game hunters get 20 minutes after sunset in Wisconsin, not 30. Waterfowl and spring gobbler hunters quit at sunset.
| When | Event | North | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Archery, fall turkey and 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 88.70 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Newald hunting, answered
How many points does it take to draw a bear tag near Newald?
Newald sits in Bear Zone B. Applicants needed 11 points for Zone B in 2026. Forest County registered 139 bears in 2025.
Which spring turkey zone do Newald hunters apply for?
Spring authorizations here are for Zone 7. 4,401 tags were issued in 2025 (16% success).
What are the 2026 gun deer dates for Forest County?
Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026, statewide. Muzzleloader: Nov 30 to Dec 9, 2026. Antlerless-only: Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2026.
How late can I hunt deer near Newald?
On Nov 21, 2026 the DNR tables, with the 4-minute longitude offset, give 6:32 a.m. to 4:38 p.m. in the Northern area and 6:27 a.m. to 4:44 p.m. in the Southern area.
Where can I get a deer cut and wrapped near Newald?
Our closest processor listing is Shcaefers Deer Processing in Crandon, 15 miles out. We list 3 within 35 miles.
How many taxidermy listings surround Newald?
Nearest on our taxidermy list: Bonack Safari World Taxidermy, 23 miles from town. 7 lie within 35 miles.
Who sells hunting licenses near Newald?
Licenses and tags sell online through Go Wild and at DNR license agents. 3 license agents sit within 15 miles, nearest True North Energy #864 (13 mi). Nearest DNR counter: DNR Rhinelander Service Center.
How do I register a deer shot near Newald?
GameReg, online or by phone, by 5 p.m. the next day.
Which property do you reach first from Newald?
Measured from the town point: Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest), which reaches the edge of town. Second-nearest is Eagle River-Florence Ranger District (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest), also worth a look.
Does Newald have a lot of public acreage nearby?
110,338 acres of state, county and federal land fall within 10 miles. 6 listed lands make up the total.
Which deer management unit covers Newald?
DMU 124 is the main unit here. 320 antlerless deer is the 2026 goal.
Do bonus tags sell out around Newald?
DMU 124 started with 650 public and 800 private bonus authorizations. Remaining October 19: 123 private, 0 public. Go Wild sells them one per person per day.
Answers drawn from the sources listed in each section above, checked October 19, 2026.
Out the door in Newald
Heading out of Newald? Check the shooting-hours table for your area and the season table for Forest County.
Other photos on this page: USDA Forest Service Eastern Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0); wackybadger (CC BY-SA 2.0); Anne Marie Peterson from Madison, WI, US (CC BY-SA 2.0); royal_broil (CC BY-SA 2.0); Doc Searls from Santa Barbara, USA (CC BY 2.0); Harlequeen (CC BY 2.0); Ligocsicnarf89 (CC BY 4.0); NPS Natural Resources (Public Domain Mark 1.0).