County list · Wisconsin
Public land that may allow hunting in Vernon County, Wisconsin
4 listed public land units overlap Vernon 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 Wildlife Refuge
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge
52,684 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Crawford County, La Crosse County + 4 more
Restricted access - State forest
Scattered Forest Lands
8,290 acres
State: department of natural resources · Vilas County, Oneida County + 6 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Statewide Wildlife Habitat
3,698 acres
State: department of natural resources · Oneida County, St. Croix County + 17 more
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State forest
Champion Valley Timber Demo Forest
51 acres
State: department of natural resources · Vernon County
Restricted access
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