deer management unit · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Chippewa - Central Farmland Zone
Wisconsin, United States
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About Chippewa - Central Farmland Zone
Chippewa - Central Farmland Zone is a deer management unit in Wisconsin, United States, set by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,752 km² (676 mi²). Towns inside it include Stanley and Bloomer.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- Chippewa
- Area
- 1,752 km²
- Area (miles)
- 676 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 24 km² of public or protected land inside it, 1% 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 | 16 | under 1% |
| Chippewa County | 4.1 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 3.6 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Dodge County | 0.3 | under 1% |
| City of Stanley | 0.2 | under 1% |
| City of Bloomer | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | under 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | crossbow source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 9, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlerless source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | antlerless 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
- 110 - Northern Forest Zone
- 201 - Central Forest Zone
- Barron - Central Farmland Zone
- Chippewa - Eau Claire Metro Sub-unit - Central Farmland Zone
- Clark - Central Farmland Zone
- Dunn - Central Farmland Zone
- Eau Claire - Central Farmland Zone
- Eau Claire - Eau Claire Metro Sub-unit - Central Farmland Zone
- Taylor - Central Farmland Zone
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Turkey Zone 4 (turkey management zone)
- Zone A (ruffed grouse management zone)
- Bear Zone C (no hounds) (bear management zone)
- Central Farmland Zone (deer management zone)
- Bear Zone D (hounds allowed) (bear management zone)
- Bear Zone E (no hounds) (bear management zone)
- Northern Zone (cottontail rabbit management zone)
- Northern Zone (ducks and coots) (duck zone)
- Northern Zone (geese) (goose zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Chippewa - Central Farmland 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 Chippewa - Central Farmland Zone (deer management unit)?
About 1,752 km² (676 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Chippewa - Central Farmland Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 24 km² of public or protected land, 1% 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 Chippewa - Central Farmland Zone?
This page lists 6 seasons a person has checked against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Chippewa - Central Farmland Zone?
In the same unit system: 110 - Northern Forest Zone, 201 - Central Forest Zone, Barron - Central Farmland Zone, Chippewa - Eau Claire Metro Sub-unit - Central Farmland Zone, Clark - Central Farmland Zone, Dunn - Central Farmland Zone, Eau Claire - Central Farmland Zone, Eau Claire - Eau Claire Metro Sub-unit - Central Farmland Zone and Taylor - Central Farmland 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.