Public land that may allow hunting in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
5 listed public land units overlap Bayfield County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Wisconsin unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chequamegon National Forest National Forest land | 863,667 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Bayfield County, Ashland County + 4 more |
| Statewide Habitat Areas Other state land | 6,732 | State: department of natural resources | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | Dodge County, Dane County + 29 more |
| South Shore Lake Superior Fish Other state land | 6,120 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Bayfield County |
| Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 308 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Bayfield County |
| White River Fishery Area-Bayfield Other state land | 241 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Bayfield County, Ashland County |