deer management unit · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Dane - Southern Farmland Zone
Wisconsin, United States
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About Dane - Southern Farmland Zone
Dane - Southern Farmland Zone is a deer management unit in Wisconsin, United States, set by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,942 km² (750 mi²). Towns inside it include Oregon, Mount Horeb, Cross Plains, Marshall, Belleville and Deerfield.
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
- Dane
- Area
- 1,942 km²
- Area (miles)
- 750 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 91 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% 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 | 66 | 3% |
| Dane County | 13 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 4.5 | under 1% |
| DANE COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 3.6 | under 1% |
| Dane County Waterfowl Production Area | 3.6 | under 1% |
| County of Dane | 3.1 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 2.4 | under 1% |
| Jefferson County | 2.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 3.9 | 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
- Columbia - Southern Farmland Zone
- Dane - Madison Metro Sub-unit - Southern Farmland Zone
- Dodge - Southern Farmland Zone
- Green - Southern Farmland Zone
- Iowa - Southern Farmland Zone
- Jefferson - Southern Farmland Zone
- Rock - Southern Farmland Zone
- Sauk - Southern Farmland Zone
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Turkey Zone 1 (turkey management zone)
- Turkey Zone 2 (turkey management zone)
- Zone B (ruffed grouse management zone)
- Bear Zone E (no hounds) (bear management zone)
- Bear Zone F (no hounds) (bear management zone)
- South Zone (cottontail rabbit management zone)
- Southern Zone (ducks and coots) (duck zone)
- Southern Zone (geese) (goose zone)
- Southern Farmland Zone (deer management zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Dane - Southern 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 Dane - Southern Farmland Zone (deer management unit)?
About 1,942 km² (750 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Dane - Southern Farmland Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 91 km² of public or protected land, 5% 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 Dane - Southern 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 Dane - Southern Farmland Zone?
In the same unit system: Columbia - Southern Farmland Zone, Dane - Madison Metro Sub-unit - Southern Farmland Zone, Dodge - Southern Farmland Zone, Green - Southern Farmland Zone, Iowa - Southern Farmland Zone, Jefferson - Southern Farmland Zone, Rock - Southern Farmland Zone and Sauk - Southern 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.