Kettle Moraine State Forest —Northern Unit
Hunting

About 95 percent of the Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit is open to public hunting during established open seasons. Some seasons may be subject to change. Consult the Wisconsin Hunting and Trapping Regulations before going hunting.

Consider Others

Because the forest is used by many other recreationists, the hunter should be especially aware of gun safety and his/her conduct while hunting. Hunting near any trail being used by hikers, equestrians, bikers and/or skiers is discouraged.

The most heavily used trails are Crooked Lake, Forest Lake, Greenbush, Butler Lake, Parnell Tower, Zillmer, and New Fane loop trails, as well as the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the bridle/snowmobile trails which traverse the linear length of the forest. The Zillmer trail is closed to hunting with firearms, except during the gun deer season and spring turkey hunting season.

Hunting Areas

Areas restricted from hunting include the 850-acre wildlife refuge around Mauthe Lake and areas of high public use such as recreation areas, campgrounds and the Ice Age Visitor Center. There are many areas of private land scattered throughout the forest. Take care to stay on state-owned property and not trespass on adjacent private lands.

A hunting map is available on the Web [PDF 828KB]. Target shooting is prohibited in all areas of the forest.

The Northern Unit has two dog training areas available for training hunting dogs. Scheduled dog trials will take precendence over dog training. These areas will be posted when trials are scheduled or call Forest Headquarters for more information.

Note: Anyone born on or after January 1, 1973, must have completed a hunter education course and show the certificate to buy any hunting license in Wisconsin. See a listing of upcoming Hunter Safety Education Classes.

For More Information

Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit
Forest Headquarters
N1765 Highway G
Campbellsport WI 53010
Open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
(262) 626-2116 or

Ice Age Visitor Center
Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday; 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends
(920) 533-8322

Jerry Leiterman, Forest Superintendent
Jackie Scharfenberg, Naturalist
Jason Quast, Assistant Superintendent

Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Entrance Station
Memorial Day - Labor Day, Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday - Wednesday; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday. Hours vary during off-season.
(262) 626-4305

Long Lake Recreation Area Entrance Station
Memorial Day - Labor Day, Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday - Wednesday; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday. Hours vary during off-season.
(920) 533-8612