County list · Wisconsin

Public land that may allow hunting in Polk County, Wisconsin

10 listed public land units overlap Polk 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.

State forest
Governor Knowles State Forest
21,267 acres
State: department of natural resources · Burnett County, Polk County
Open access
Other state land
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
2,517 acres
State: department of natural resources · Burnett County, Polk County
Open access
Other state land
Statewide Spring Ponds
2,145 acres
State: department of natural resources · Langlade County, Marathon County + 6 more
Open access
Waterfowl Production Area
Polk County Waterfowl Production Area
1,218 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Polk County
Restricted access
Other state land
Western Prairie Habitat Restoration
1,209 acres
State: department of natural resources · St. Croix County, Polk County
Mixed (open and restricted parcels)
Waterfowl Production Area
Polk County Waterfowl Production Area Of Wi
1,031 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Polk County
Restricted access
Waterfowl Production Area
Polk County Waterfowl Production Area Of Ia
148 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Polk County
Restricted access
State wildlife / game area
Loon Lake Wildlife Area 6
69 acres
State: department of natural resources · Polk County
Open access
State forest
Apple River Timber Demo Forest
52 acres
State: department of natural resources · Polk County
Restricted access
Other state land
Western Prairie Habitat Restoration 15
40 acres
State: department of natural resources · Polk County
Open access