Public land that may allow hunting in Polk County, Wisconsin
10 listed public land units overlap Polk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Knowles State Forest State forest | 21,267 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Burnett County, Polk County |
| St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Other state land | 2,517 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Burnett County, Polk County |
| Statewide Spring Ponds Other state land | 2,145 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Langlade County, Marathon County + 6 more |
| Polk County Waterfowl Production Area Waterfowl Production Area | 1,218 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Polk County |
| Western Prairie Habitat Restoration Other state land | 1,209 | State: department of natural resources | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | St. Croix County, Polk County |
| Polk County Waterfowl Production Area Of Wi Waterfowl Production Area | 1,031 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Polk County |
| Polk County Waterfowl Production Area Of Ia Waterfowl Production Area | 148 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Polk County |
| Loon Lake Wildlife Area 6 State wildlife / game area | 69 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Polk County |
| Apple River Timber Demo Forest State forest | 52 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Polk County |
| Western Prairie Habitat Restoration 15 Other state land | 40 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Polk County |