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Hunting around Pembine, Wisconsin
Public land measured from Pembine, the Marinette 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 Marinette County Forest, a short drive (1.3 mi) from Pembine. Joe K Gage (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Marinette County is home to the unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) of Pembine, in northeast Wisconsin. The closest edge of Florence County Forest sits 6 miles from Pembine, which makes it the base town. A 10-mile ring around Pembine takes in roughly 84,122 mapped public acres across 11 properties. At the top of the distance list is Marinette County 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.
Where Pembine 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.
229,978 acres make Marinette County Forest the largest nearby property. 3 DNR wildlife or habitat areas reach inside 10 miles, the nearest being Miscauno Wildlife Area. Forest ground nearby includes Marinette County Forest and Florence County Forest. Look at Miscauno Cedar Swamp State Natural Area and 2 other natural areas for quiet hunts.
| Name | Owner type | Nearest edge | Point, miles | Size (ac) | Hunted for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette County Forest southwest | County forest | 1.3 mi | 10 mi SW | 229,978 | deer, bear, turkey |
| Miscauno Wildlife Area southeast | Wildlife area | 3.5 mi | 4.3 mi SE | 622 | – |
| Miscauno Cedar Swamp State Natural Area southeast | Natural area | 4.3 mi | 4.3 mi SE | 442 | – |
| Pike Wild River southwest | Riverway or flowage | 4.9 mi | 5.6 mi SW | 4,735 | – |
| Florence County Forest northwest Main area | County forest | 6.2 mi | 21 mi NW | 37,003 | deer, bear, turkey |
| Town Corner Wildlife Area southwest | Wildlife area | 7.5 mi | 8.2 mi SW | 899 | furbearers |
| Menominee River State Recreation Area north | Recreation area | 7.8 mi | 8.4 mi N | 4,782 | furbearers |
| No Bottom Lakestate Habitat Area northwest | Wildlife area | 7.9 mi | 8.0 mi NW | 37 | – |
| Town Corner Cedars State Natural Area southwest | Natural area | 8.1 mi | 8.0 mi SW | 306 | – |
| North Branch Pemebonwon Fishery Area northwest | Fishery area | 8.6 mi | 8.5 mi NW | 5 | – |
| Grand Island State Natural Area east | Natural area | 9.4 mi | 9.2 mi E | 269 | – |
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 Pembine. Checked October 19, 2026. Statewide public land map.
Marinette County bear and turkey zones near Pembine
What a Pembine hunter applies for: the bear zone and its odds, the turkey zone and recent success.
Marinette County falls in Bear Zones B and C; Class A bear licenses are drawn by preference point. Dogs are legal for bear in Zone B. Bear hunters took 275 bears in Marinette County during 2025. Turkey Zone 5 applies here, with 2,446 spring birds registered zone-wide in 2025. Spring 2027 runs from Apr 21, 2027 (Period A) to Jun 1, 2027 (Period F).
| Bear zone | Part of county | With hounds | Target | Permits | Points to draw | 2025 bears |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Zone B | 69% | Allowed | 850 | 1,545 | 11 | 851 |
| Bear Zone C | 31% | Not allowed | 875 | 4,465 | 2 | 663 |
| Turkey zone | County share | Spring permits | Success rate | Spring birds | Fall birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Zone 5 | 100% | 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.
Pembine: DMU, bonus tags and harvest
The unit you pick at purchase decides your free Farmland tags and which bonus tags you can buy. Marinette County units are listed here.
Marinette County straddles DNR deer zones (Central Farmland 51%, Northern Forest 49% of its area). In Marinette (Central Farmland), a license includes 2 Farmland antlerless authorizations; pick public-access or private land when you choose the unit. Antlerless goals for 2026 add up to 5,730 in the Marinette County units. Public-land bonus tags for DMU 126 and DMU 125 were sold out on October 19.
| Unit | Zone | Antlerless quota | Bonus authorizations (pub / priv) | Listed Oct 19 | Free tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette (Central Farmland) | Central Farmland | 3,900 | 300 / 1,500 | 273 / 1,469 | 2 |
| DMU 126 | Northern Forest | 1,105 | 1,735 / 3,180 | 0 / 1,105 | – |
| DMU 125 | Northern Forest | 725 | 500 / 2,650 | 0 / 1,494 | – |
Marinette County is on the DNR baiting and feeding ban list. Since 1999 the DNR has tested 3,162 wild deer from Marinette County for CWD, with 1 positive. In the 2025 CWD year, 183 were sampled and 0 tested positive.
In 2025, 7,552 deer were registered from the Marinette County unit. Over 2016-2025 the unit averaged 8,700 deer a year. 2026 to date, preliminary and before the gun opener: Marinette (Central Farmland) 726, DMU 126 278 and DMU 125 228.
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 Pembine
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 Pembine is listed first.
DNR Rhinelander Service Center, 69 mi west
DNR Florence Field Office, 24 mi northwest
Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center, 24 mi northwest
From the DNR office locations and field locations pages and the federal office pages listed in services.json, checked October 19, 2026.
Pembine 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. Pelkin's Smokey Meat Market is a DNR deer donation processor.
| Kind | 15 mi | 35 mi | Closest listing | In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer cutting | 1 | 2 | Antlers 2 Fins Taxidermy 9.9 mi north | Niagara |
| Taxidermists | 1 | 6 | Antlers 2 Fins Taxidermy 9.9 mi north | Niagara |
| Hunting shops | 3 | 7 | Ducey's Guns & Ammo 0.5 mi south | Pembine |
Deer cutting
Taxidermists
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.
Pembine: season calendar
Deer dates are statewide in Wisconsin; bear, turkey, grouse, cottontail and waterfowl dates follow zone lines, so only the rows for Pembine 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 B | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear (Class A license by drawing) | Bear Zone C | Sep 9, 2026 | Oct 13, 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 5 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 5 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 5 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 5 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 5 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 5 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 5 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 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 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck (split 1) | Southern Duck Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck | Open Water Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 15, 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 | Northern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 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 (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.
Pembine gun ranges
Three ranges closest to Pembine, with the access rule on each.
trap, sporting clays, rifle, handgun, smallbore rimfire on file
rifle, handgun, smallbore rimfire, muzzleloader on file
trap, rifle, handgun, smallbore rimfire, muzzleloader on file
Straight-line miles from the town center; ranges checked October 19, 2026.
Shooting hours at Pembine
The DNR tables are worked out for Zone A in the east; Pembine lies in longitude Zone A, so add 0 minutes to each table time.
| Date | Why it matters | Northern Area | Southern Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Archery, fall turkey and grouse opener | 5:55 a.m. to 7:27 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:39 a.m. to 6:21 p.m. | 6:38 a.m. to 6:24 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:00 a.m. to 4:57 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 5:01 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:28 a.m. to 4:34 p.m. | 6:23 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:40 a.m. to 4:28 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. to 4:35 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 6:59 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 4:38 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:01 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. | 6:55 a.m. to 4:46 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 A offset of 0 minutes for longitude 87.99 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Pembine hunting FAQ
How many spring turkey tags does the zone near Pembine get?
Marinette County is Zone 5 for turkeys. 2025: 12,008 authorizations, 20% success.
Which of the six bear zones holds Pembine?
Marinette County is in Bear Zone B and C. Expect to need 11 points, based on 2026. 275 bears were registered in the county in 2025.
What time can I shoot on opening day near Pembine?
For Nov 21, 2026, start at 6:28 a.m. and stop at 4:34 p.m. under the Northern Area table; the Southern Area table reads 6:23 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.
What dates is the firearm deer season near Pembine?
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.
Who does deer mounts for Pembine hunters?
Drive 10 miles to Antlers 2 Fins Taxidermy. 6 taxidermy listings fall within 35 miles.
Which shop closest to Pembine will process a whitetail?
Shortest haul: Antlers 2 Fins Taxidermy, 10 miles. 2 are on file within 35 miles.
How soon must a deer be registered in Wisconsin?
Deer go through GameReg by 5 p.m. the day after recovery.
Can I buy a deer license in Pembine?
Use Go Wild online, or a license agent counter. Closest agent: Pembine Consignment. The DNR Rhinelander Service Center counter is 69 miles away.
How many deer does Marinette County register?
The 2025 total was 7,552.
How many acres can Pembine hunters reach within 10 miles?
Roughly 84,122 acres inside 10 miles. The table lists 11 properties in all.
What public hunting land is closest to Pembine?
Closest is Marinette County Forest, whose boundary is 1 mile away. The next-closest property is Miscauno Wildlife Area.
Can I still buy a bonus antlerless tag near Pembine?
Bonus authorizations for Marinette (Central Farmland): 300 public and 1,500 private at the start. Left on October 19: 273 public, 1,469 private. Buy them in Go Wild or at a license agent, one a day.
Answers drawn from the sources listed in each section above, checked October 19, 2026.
Pembine trip checklist
Before leaving Pembine, confirm your unit, your Farmland or bonus tags and the property’s closed areas.
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