elk management zone · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Northern Zone
Wisconsin, United States
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About Northern Zone
Northern Zone is a elk management zone in Wisconsin, United States, set by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 4,202 km² (1,622 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Ladysmith, about 11 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 Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- Northern
- Area
- 4,202 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,622 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,440 km² of public or protected land inside it, 58% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 1,531 | 36% |
| Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 408 | 10% |
| Sawyer County | 281 | 7% |
| Price County | 100 | 2% |
| Rusk County | 91 | 2% |
| Bayfield County | 22 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 4.6 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 1.8 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, Unit Group A (unit 1); 1 licence source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, Unit Group C (units 3, 4, 5); 1 licence source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, Unit Group D (units 6, 7); 2 licences source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Turkey Zone 6 (turkey management zone)
- 112 - Northern Forest Zone (deer management unit)
- 113 - Northern Forest Zone (deer management unit)
- Zone A (ruffed grouse management zone)
- Bear Zone A (hounds allowed) (bear management zone)
- Northern Zone (cottontail rabbit management zone)
- Northern Zone (ducks and coots) (duck zone)
- Northern Zone (geese) (goose zone)
- Northern Forest Zone (deer management zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Northern 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 Northern Zone (elk management zone)?
About 4,202 km² (1,622 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Northern Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,440 km² of public or protected land, 58% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 09 Eastern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Northern Zone?
This page lists 3 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; U.S. Census Bureau; USGS. Licence: Public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line, USGS NHD); zone rule NR 10.37. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.