PUBLIC LAND TURKEY HUNTERS: All Public Hunting Grounds Remain Open
NO CHANGES FOR TURKEY HUNTER ACCESS DESPITE PUBLIC PROPERTY CLOSURES
State Properties Closed to Slow Spread of COVID-19 Remain Open To Turkey Hunting
Due to unprecedented crowds, litter, vandalism and the need to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff, Gov. Evers has directed the DNR to close several state properties to public access effective Friday, April 10.
All properties already designated as public hunting grounds will remain open to turkey hunters.
No public hunting grounds have been closed as a result of this directive, including those state parks already open to spring turkey hunting.
- State parks are open, as usual, for turkey hunting in accordance with established hunting seasons, for the youth hunt (April 11-12) and the first three periods of the regular season (April 15 - May 5).
- Other public hunting grounds included in the directive are open for the full turkey season.
- Be sure to check individual properties for accurate maps because hunting is restricted at certain times and in some areas of our properties.
Turkey hunters should follow public health guidance and the Safer at Home order while afield this season, including:
- Keep it local. Stay close to home and in your community.
- Practicing safe social distancing, leaving 6 feet between you and anyone you may encounter while in the field.
- Hunters may only enter closed properties for the purpose of actively hunting. All preparatory activities associated with hunting, such as scouting or checking trail cameras, are prohibited at closed state properties.
- Adults age 18 or older must accompany a youth for the Spring Turkey Youth Hunt and should be from the same household to adhere to CDC social distancing requirements.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we all go through the COVID-19 emergency together and apologize for any inconvenience. This is a rapidly evolving situation. For updates, visit the DNR website or follow @WIDNR on Facebook, @wi_dnr on Instagram or @WDNR on Twitter.