Brule River State Forest - Recreation - Hunting and Archery

The Brule River State Forest has over 40 miles of hunter walking trails that provide easy access to favorable habitat for numerous game animals. Deer and grouse are the most commonly hunted species. Other hunting opportunities include woodcock, bear, and waterfowl. Trapping of species such as beaver, muskrat, fisher, otter, and mink is also common.

With the exception of a small waterfowl area north of Highway 13, and intensively developed recreation areas such as parking lots, picnic areas, and campgrounds, all public lands within the forest boundaries are open to hunting and trapping in season.

Additional Information

• Hunting and trapping regulations
• Baiting and feeding regulations
• Hunting seasons
• License information
• Map of Brule River State Forest  [PDF, 251KB]

Afterhours Archery Course

The Afterhours archery course is located at the site of the Afterhours Cross Country Ski Trail just west of Brule along Highway 2 at Afterhours Road. A self registration station is located near the parking lot.

No fee is charged to use the 29-target, walk-through course. Shots range from 10 to 70 yards. Field points must be used on the excelsior backstops and a sand pit for shooting broadheads is located near the trailhead.