Hunting in Price County

Hunting opportunities abound in Price County. The county holds some of the best public hunting lands in the state. In fact, with acres of managed habitat, there's no better place to hunt ruffed grouse than Price County. In addition to grouse, turkey, deer and bear attract many hunters.

Ruffed Grouse Hunting

Northern Wisconsin boasts of the largest Ruffed Grouse population in the nation. Price County is located right in the center of Wisconsin's Northwoods with over 300,000 acres of huntable land available. Park Falls in northern Price County claims to have the most habitat for Ruffed Grouse anywhere and its claim to fame is as the "Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World". Ruffed Grouse are found throughout the forest with the best populations in areas with a combination of young and old aspen trees. Aspen is one of the most common tree species in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Clumps of evergreen trees interspersed among the aspen provide ideal hiding places for grouse. Miles of mapped hunter walking trails have been developed. The trails are seeded and mowed and are gated to exclude motorized vehicles. Guides are available to assist you in your quest for "feathered dynamite" in the Price County region. For additional information regarding grouse in Wisconsin please visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's  website grouse hunting page.

Wisconsin 's ruffed grouse population appears to be on the upswing for the second year in a row, according to the spring 2008 Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey drumming increased by 12% in the Northern Region. For the latest DNR ruffed grouse drumming survey results, go to http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/hunt/grouse/ruffindex.htm. 

Bear Hunting

Price County boasts one of the highest bear harvests year after year. Close to 200 bears are harvested annually in Price County. For additional information regarding bear in Wisconsin please visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's website bear hunting page.

Deer Hunting

Wisconsin is recognized as one of the premier deer hunting states in the nation as Wisconsin is home to a thriving deer herd. Wildlife habitat changes during the past century due to farming, logging, and urban expansion have led to the evolution of new method for managing our deer populations in an attempt to control their numbers under a wide array of habitats and social conditions. For additional information regarding deer in Wisconsin please visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's website deer hunting page.

Turkey Hunting

The wild turkey is truly one of Wisconsin's wildlife management success stories. A key role in the success of the wild turkey management program can be attributed to hunters through their purchase of the Wild Turkey Stamp which provides vital financial support in providing for future opportunities for turkey management and hunting in Wisconsin. Since wild turkeys were first successfully reintroduced into Wisconsin in 1976, population levels continue to increase and expand statewide. Successful restoration of the wild turkey resulted from tremendous hunter and landowner support, good survival, and high quality habitat. For additional information regarding turkey in Wisconsin please visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's website turkey hunting page. 

Fall Hunting Forecast

To view the 2008 WI DNR Fall Hunting Forecast, go to http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/specialedition/2008_Fall_Hunting_Forecast.html.

We will link to the 2009 forecast when it is available, around September 1st.

Deer and Bear Data for Deer Management/ Quota Permit Zones

Rifle Ranges

These public ranges are open free-of-charge, year-round, during daylight hours. No reservation are required.

FLAMBEAU RIVER PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE - The rifle range located east of Park Falls near Blockhouse Lake is owned by the DNR and managed in cooperation with the Flambeau Area Sportsman Club. Directions: Six (6) miles east on Hwy. 182, then north on Forest Road 153 to the Blockhouse Lake boat ramp, continue north two miles to the rifle range. For more information, contact: DNR-Park Falls Area, 875 S. 4 th Avenue, Park Falls , WI 54552, 715-762-3204 or Flambeau Area Sportsman Club, N16847 Old 13 Road, Butternut , WI 54514, 715-762-1707.

CRANBERRY CREEK RIFLE RANGE - This rifle range, located south west of Phillips, is maintained by the Phillips Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited and is located on Price County Forest land.  Directions: Five (5) miles south of Phillips on Hwy. 13 to Aspen Road, west then south about one mile total on Aspen Road to Cranberry Creek Road . Go west on Cranberry Creek Road about a mile and a half. The range is on the right. For more information, contact: Phillips Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited, Dick Bogdanovic, 715-339-4446, or Price County Forestry and Parks Department, 104 N. Eyder Avenue, Third Floor, Phillips , WI 54555,

715-339-6371, pcforest@co.price.wi.us.

Hunting in Wisconsin - Wisconsin DNR page detailing Wisconsin's hunting seasons and regulations.

Guide Services in Price County

Links

WNDR On-line Service Center:  http://www.dnr.state.wis.us./org/caer/cs/

WDNR - Hunting:  http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/hunt/

DNR Services - 24-hour license sales: 1-877-945-4236

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