duck zone · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Open Water Zone (ducks and coots)
Wisconsin, United States
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About Open Water Zone (ducks and coots)
Open Water Zone (ducks and coots) is a duck zone in Wisconsin, United States, set by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 17,059 km² (6,587 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Shorewood, about 4.1 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- Open Water
- Area
- 17,059 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,587 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8.1 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 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 | 6.2 | under 1% |
| GREEN BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 1.9 | under 1% |
| Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge | 1.9 | under 1% |
| County | 1.6 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American black duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American coot | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canvasback | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cinnamon teal | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Gadwall | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Harlequin duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Redhead | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Wood duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
What HuntGrid shows for Open Water Zone (ducks and coots)
- 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 Open Water Zone (ducks and coots) (duck zone)?
About 17,059 km² (6,587 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Open Water Zone (ducks and coots)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8.1 km² of public or protected land, under 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 Open Water Zone (ducks and coots)?
This page lists 31 seasons a person has checked against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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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.