Hunters reminded of county ordinances
November 10, 2022
As the 2022 gun deer season approaches, we will remind hunters of hunting-related ordinances on Langlade County forest and county lands.
Major changes are highlighted in the excerpts of the ordinance below.
Hunting stands and blinds
No person shall erect, occupy, or use other than a commercially available, factory-manufactured portable tree stand, ground blind, or elevated platform for hunting purposes and only during the period from Sept. 1 through no later than one week following the close of the late archery season. Climbing devices to access the portable stand or elevated platform shall be of the ladder type or steps that are attached to the tree with binding straps or chains. Climbing stands that do not damage the tree will be permissible. Penetration of any part of the tree by the combination of the stand, platform, or climbing device is strictly prohibited. Portable tree stands, ground blinds, and elevated platforms must have the owner’s name, address, and telephone number permanently attached to the climbing device, or ground blind at 4 feet above ground level. Such labeling shall be legible at all times. Commercially available portable ground blinds may be utilized with the same restrictions as above. Ground blinds may also be constructed only of natural materials (e.g., no manufactured or processed materials, including sawn lumber). Cutting off shooting lanes is not allowed. No nails, screws, or metal objects may be placed into any tree.
No damage may occur to trees. Damage to trees and cutting of shooting lanes shall be a violation. Portable tree stands, ground blinds, and elevated platforms found in violation of this section will be removed by the county. Blinds removed by the county shall become the property of the county and will be sold at auction with all proceeds retained by the county. Persons found in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to citation and forfeiture.
Wildlife take—hunting, trapping, and fishing
Any wildlife take must follow state and federal regulations and rules, licensing, in addition to limitations placed in the local ordinance. Outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, and trapping are used; however, the county can restrict hunting, fishing, and trapping in areas where these uses create safety issues for other public uses.
Areas with restricted hunting and trapping
No person shall take, catch, kill, hunt, trap, pursue or otherwise disturb any wild animals, birds, or any other wildlife contrary to posted notice or in the following time frames and areas.
Baiting and feeding of wildlife
Guided hunting and fishing utilizing officially licensed guides are authorized on county properties when a such commercial activity does not negatively affect the public use of county property. Guides shall ensure that all regulations including state regulations on hunting rights are followed. No areas shall be maintained exclusively for guided hunts and no rentals may be charged for blind locations on county property. Any such rentals of blind locations shall constitute a commercial use of county property and shall be subject to special use permits, required license agreements, and associated fees from the department.
Areas with restricted hunting and trapping
November 10, 2022
Author:
Al Murray
Source:
Langlade County Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Department
As the 2022 gun deer season approaches, we will remind hunters of hunting-related ordinances on Langlade County forest and county lands.
Major changes are highlighted in the excerpts of the ordinance below.
Hunting stands and blinds
No person shall erect, occupy, or use other than a commercially available, factory-manufactured portable tree stand, ground blind, or elevated platform for hunting purposes and only during the period from Sept. 1 through no later than one week following the close of the late archery season. Climbing devices to access the portable stand or elevated platform shall be of the ladder type or steps that are attached to the tree with binding straps or chains. Climbing stands that do not damage the tree will be permissible. Penetration of any part of the tree by the combination of the stand, platform, or climbing device is strictly prohibited. Portable tree stands, ground blinds, and elevated platforms must have the owner’s name, address, and telephone number permanently attached to the climbing device, or ground blind at 4 feet above ground level. Such labeling shall be legible at all times. Commercially available portable ground blinds may be utilized with the same restrictions as above. Ground blinds may also be constructed only of natural materials (e.g., no manufactured or processed materials, including sawn lumber). Cutting off shooting lanes is not allowed. No nails, screws, or metal objects may be placed into any tree.
No damage may occur to trees. Damage to trees and cutting of shooting lanes shall be a violation. Portable tree stands, ground blinds, and elevated platforms found in violation of this section will be removed by the county. Blinds removed by the county shall become the property of the county and will be sold at auction with all proceeds retained by the county. Persons found in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to citation and forfeiture.
Wildlife take—hunting, trapping, and fishing
Any wildlife take must follow state and federal regulations and rules, licensing, in addition to limitations placed in the local ordinance. Outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, and trapping are used; however, the county can restrict hunting, fishing, and trapping in areas where these uses create safety issues for other public uses.
Areas with restricted hunting and trapping
No person shall take, catch, kill, hunt, trap, pursue or otherwise disturb any wild animals, birds, or any other wildlife contrary to posted notice or in the following time frames and areas.
- Hunting and Trapping are restricted year-round in all areas within the following areas: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Jack Lake Campground, Langlade County Fairgrounds, Langlade County race track facility, and all areas within the fence defining the Langlade County public bow and gun range.
- Hunting and trapping are restricted year-round in all areas within 500 feet of any building or facility with the following areas: Charles De Langlade Memorial Park, Moose Lake Park, Summit Lake Park, Camp Susan Youth Camp Area, and Kettlebowl Ski Area.
- Hunting utilizing a firearm that has a single projectile (slugs or bullets) is restricted within the defined areas: Langlade County bow and gun range property outside of the defined shooting range fence and encompassing the entire 120 acres more or less. Note that hunting utilizing archery equipment, crossbow, and shot shells for areas outside of the range fence and within the range property is allowable.
- No person shall utilize baiting or feeding of wildlife on county lands when state regulations do not allow such use or in periods from Jan. 25 to Aug. 31 of any year. Baiting of bear shall be exempt from this section when such baiting meets all requirements of Wisconsin state law.
- No person shall plant forage, grasses, shrubbery, or trees on county property to lure wildlife for any purpose.
Guided hunting and fishing utilizing officially licensed guides are authorized on county properties when a such commercial activity does not negatively affect the public use of county property. Guides shall ensure that all regulations including state regulations on hunting rights are followed. No areas shall be maintained exclusively for guided hunts and no rentals may be charged for blind locations on county property. Any such rentals of blind locations shall constitute a commercial use of county property and shall be subject to special use permits, required license agreements, and associated fees from the department.
Areas with restricted hunting and trapping
- No person shall take, catch, kill, hunt, trap, pursue or otherwise disturb any wild animals, birds, or any other wildlife contrary to posted notice or in the following time frames and areas.
- Hunting and trapping are restricted year-round in all areas within the following areas: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Jack Lake Campground, Langlade County Fairgrounds, Langlade County race track facility, and all areas within the fence defining the Langlade County public bow and gun range.
- Hunting and trapping are restricted year-round in all areas within 500 feet of any building or facility with the following areas: Charles De Langlade Memorial Park, Moose Lake Park, Summit Lake Park, Camp Susan Youth Camp Area, and Kettlebowl Ski Area.
- Hunting utilizing a firearm that has a single projectile (slugs or bullets) is restricted within the defined areas in Langlade County: Langlade County bow and gun range property outside of the defined shooting range fence and encompassing the entire 120 acres more or less. Note that hunting utilizing archery equipment, crossbow, and shot shells for areas outside of the range fence and within the range property is allowable.
