cottontail rabbit management zone · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
South Zone
Wisconsin, United States
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About South Zone
South Zone is a cottontail rabbit management zone in Wisconsin, United States, set by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 66,580 km² (25,707 mi²). Towns inside it include Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton and Waukesha.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Cottontail rabbit.
- Unit code
- South
- Area
- 66,580 km²
- Area (miles)
- 25,707 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,764 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 2,387 | 4% |
| Jackson County Parks | 491 | under 1% |
| Clark County | 232 | under 1% |
| NECEDAH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA | 219 | under 1% |
| Necedah Wildlife Management Area | 219 | under 1% |
| Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge | 214 | under 1% |
| UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE AND FISH REFUGE | 213 | under 1% |
| Necedah National Wildlife Refuge | 178 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,633 | 2% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cottontail rabbit | Oct 17, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Turkey Zone 1 (turkey management zone)
- Turkey Zone 2 (turkey management zone)
- Turkey Zone 3 (turkey management zone)
- Zone A (ruffed grouse management zone)
- Zone B (ruffed grouse management zone)
- Bear Zone C (no hounds) (bear management zone)
- Central Zone (elk management zone)
- Central Farmland Zone (deer management zone)
- Bear Zone E (no hounds) (bear management zone)
- Bear Zone F (no hounds) (bear management zone)
- Southern Zone (ducks and coots) (duck zone)
- Southern Zone (geese) (goose zone)
- Southern Farmland Zone (deer management zone)
What HuntGrid shows for South Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is South Zone (cottontail rabbit management zone)?
About 66,580 km² (25,707 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,764 km² of public or protected land, 7% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for South Zone?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to South Zone?
In the same unit system: Northern Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Licence: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.