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Hunting

Vilas County's vast expanses of wilderness make it an ideal destination for hunters in the fall, whether they're going after deer, grouse, or other game.

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Northern Wisconsin is a fertile hunting ground, and the vast expanses of wilderness in Vilas County make it an ideal destination for hunters, whether they’re going after deer, grouse, or other game. The Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and county forest lands account for more than 245,000 acres of public hunting land in Vilas County. Vilas County maintains county forest trails on a 3-year mowing rotation to provide wildlife habitat and access for non-vehicle outdoor recreation and forest management in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Since the mid 1980s, Vilas County Forestry has been partnering with the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) on the development and maintenance of trails and wildlife openings.

Reminder: all hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must pass a hunter safety course, and all hunters must have a valid hunting license.

For more information on hunting in Vilas County, visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Trails

Explore the Outdoors

Plan your next Vilas County trail adventure by using the filters below to find great routes for outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, ATVing/UTVing, snowmobiling, paddling, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. You can also search by preferred amenities to find pet-friendly trails, trails with water views, ADA-accessible trails, and more.

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