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Public land that may allow hunting in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
5 listed public land units overlap Bayfield County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Wisconsin unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
Chequamegon National Forest
863,667 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Bayfield County, Ashland County + 4 more
Open access - Other state land
Statewide Habitat Areas
6,732 acres
State: department of natural resources · Dodge County, Dane County + 29 more
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - Other state land
South Shore Lake Superior Fish
6,120 acres
State: department of natural resources · Bayfield County
Restricted access - National Wildlife Refuge
Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge
308 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Bayfield County
Restricted access - Other state land
White River Fishery Area-Bayfield
241 acres
State: department of natural resources · Bayfield County, Ashland County
Open access
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