Kettle Moraine State Forest -- Northern Unit
Dog Training

The forest has two areas designated as dog training areas. Dog training means the activity of teaching a dog to retrieve, point, flush, and/or track game for the purpose of hunting or dog trail competition.

Forest Map [PDF, 327KB]

The wet dog training area, on Division Road just south of County Highway F, is recommended for water skills training; while the dry dog training area, on County Highway U just east of HighwayA, should be used for developing upland bird skills.

Consult the Wisconsin Dog Training and Trialing Regulations [PDF, 189KB] or contact Forest Headquarters to determine if a permit is required for the type of training you plan to do.

It is illegal to train dogs on DNR lands from April 15 through July 31 unless the dog is on a leash no longer than 8 feet. This rule does not apply to the dog training areas described above.

For More Information

Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit
Forest Headquarters
N1765 Highway G
Campbellsport WI 53010
(262) 626-2116 or

Ice Age Visitor Center
(920) 533-8322

Jerry Leiterman, Forest Superintendent
Jackie Scharfenberg, Naturalist
Joan Neis, Visitors Services

Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Entrance Station
Open 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day; hours vary during off-season.
(262) 626-4305

Long Lake Recreation Area Entrance Station
Open 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day; hours vary during off-season.
(920) 533-8612