National Wildlife Refuge · Wisconsin
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 82 acres (the portion in this state) in Walworth County, Wisconsin (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 82 acres (Wisconsin portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Walworth County |
| Reference point | 42.51032, -88.34165 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Wisconsin: Wisconsin deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: Illinois. Acreage on this page covers the Wisconsin portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Mud Lake Wildlife Area
180 acres · 8.3 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge · Illinois
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
392 acres · 8.7 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - Other state land · Illinois
Nippersink Lake Open Space
172 acres · 10.2 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - State wildlife / game area · Illinois
Bull Valley State Fish & Wildlife Area
126 acres · 12 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - Other state land · Illinois
Volo Bog
792 acres · 13.7 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - Other state land · Illinois
Red Wing Slough
989 acres · 15.4 mi away
State: other or unknown agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Tichigan Wildlife Area 2
102 acres · 20.8 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Tichigan Wildlife Area 1
125 acres · 21 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State forest
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Mukwonago River Unit
971 acres · 23.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State forest
Kettle Moraine State Forest
977 acres · 23.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge” in Wisconsin combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.