Other state land · Wisconsin
Open Space
Open Space is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 80 acres (the portion in this state) in Dodge County, Wisconsin (Other state land), managed by a Wisconsin state agency (PAD-US category: state department of natural resources). 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 | 80 acres (Wisconsin portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | Wisconsin state agency (PAD-US category: state department of natural resources) Listed in PAD-US as: State of Wisconsin DNR |
| Manager type | State |
| Designation | State Conservation Area |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Open access PAD-US definition: “requires no special requirements for public access to the property (may include regular hours of availability).” |
| County | Dodge County |
| Reference point | 43.49789, -88.79417 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: State of Wisconsin DNR. We don’t have a verified direct link for this manager; the state wildlife agency above can point you to the right office.
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
This unit also extends into: California. Acreage on this page covers the Wisconsin portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- Waterfowl Production Area
Dodge County Waterfowl Production Area
809 acres · 5.1 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - National Wildlife Refuge
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
21,881 acres · 8.8 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - Other state land
Glacial Habitat Restoration
9,956 acres · 13.3 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Mud Lake Wildlife Area-Dodge
100 acres · 15.5 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Peter Helland Wildlife Area 7
51 acres · 18.9 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Waterloo Wildlife Area 14
57 acres · 19.8 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Waterloo Wildlife Area
4,199 acres · 20.7 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Peter Helland Wildlife Area 10
66 acres · 20.7 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Waterloo Wildlife Area 13
45 acres · 22.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Waterloo Wildlife Area 16
177 acres · 22.8 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 “Open Space” 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.