Hunting opportunities abound in Up North Wisconsin. Large expanses of remote public lands give the adventurous room to roam. The large acreage and lower density of hunters makes for ideal hunting. Hunter walking trails are found throughout the counties.

Deer are the most popular game species, particularly since the past decade has seen a dramatic increase in their population. Bow hunters can find areas to hunt where they seldom see other hunters. With gun hunting, you will see some other orange clad folks, but still have much of the area to yourself.

Bear hunters have always looked to Northern Wisconsin to find great opportunities. Public land allows for dog hunters and baiters to find areas to pursue bear. Bear season starts in early September. In odd numbered years, dog bear hunters start one week earlier than bait sitters. In even numbered years the opposite is true.

Ruffed grouse are a popular target. Bird densities vary across the county with aspen and alder stands along fores edges proving the most productive. Grouse hunters typically harvest occasional woodcock.

Waterfowl hunters can find good hunting spots, especially early in the season. Some years the geese stay until freeze-up. In some years there can be fantastic late season diving duck hunting on larger bodies of water.