Recreation and Attractions

Whether you carry a shotgun, rifle or bow, and with over 130,000 acres of territory open for public hunting you will find unlimited opportunities in Langlade County’s diverse forests and watersheds. Wildlife available to hunt include deer and bear, ruffed grouse & woodcock, squirrel, rabbit, turkey and waterfowl. Predator hunting is also a big sport in Langlade County. Hunting, as well as many other non-motorized activities, is allowed on all county lands entered into the County Forest Crop Law, private and industrial lands entered into the Forest Crop Law or Managed Forest Lands Law and designated State of Wisconsin lands.

These lands can be accessed from any road found on the official County Road Map. Access beyond these official roads, by motorized vehicle, is a matter of rules and policies approved by each entity. The many roads that bisect these lands are open to foot access and some are open to motorized access (see chart below Tree Stands section).

Tree Stands
No person shall construct, cause to be constructed, use or occupy any permanent elevated scaffold or other permanent elevated device, commonly referred to as a tree stand, on any lands owned or under the control of Langlade County. Portable tree stands may be used, provided that they are erected after September 1 and completely removed no later than one week following the close of late archery season, such portable tree stands are not in any manner bolted, nailed or screwed to the tree and such portable tree stands cause no permanent damage to the trees in which they are placed. The use of nails, screws, spikes or other devices to aid in climbing a tree is prohibited. The cutting of shooting lanes is prohibited. Tree stands found in violation of this ordinance may be removed and will become the property of Langlade County. A person who violates this ordinance is subject to a forfeiture of $50 to $500 plus cost.
 

The Langlade County Bow and Gun Range is administered by the Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department. It is regulated by the Langlade County Forests and Parks Ordinance and violations of the range regulations are subject to penalties as specified in the ordinance. Please contact the Langlade County Forest and Recreation Department with questions. (715) 627-6300.

Regulations

1. The range facility is open for use and shooting at 7 a.m. with closing to follow Sate of Wisconsin Department of natural Resources hunting hours, on a year-round basis, except for "special scheduled events."
2. All special scheduled events that run beyond the normal hours of operation must obtain special approval from the Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department.
3. No shooting is allowed after range hours when the range is open for a permitted "special event" unless that shooting is directly associated with that "special event."
4. It shall be unlawful to have in possession or consume alcoholic beverages on the range property.
5. It shall be unlawful for anyone to discharge any firearm or bow in the range while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
6. No overnight camping is permitted.
7. It shall be unlawful for anyone to discharge any firearm, air-gun or bow in any area within the public bow and gun range not specially designated for such use, or contrary to posted regulations, or contrary to verbal order given by the person or persons in charge.
8. It shall be unlawful to engage in any sport or activity while in possession of an uncased firearm, air-gun, or bow, which in the judgment of any law officer or duly authorized person in charge constitutes a safety hazard.
9. It shall be unlawful to shoot at glass, plastic or metal targets in the range. Shoot only at "authorized" or paper targets, except as authorized by the Forestry and Recreation Department.
10. Fully automatic weapons are prohibited on the range. Use of armor piercing, tracers, or incendiary ammunition is prohibited.
11. No person shall take, catch, kill, hunt, trap, pursue or otherwise capture any wild animals or birds in the Langlade County Bow and Gun Range located in the W1/2NE1/4 of Section 11, T30N-R11E.