Recreation

Camping

The Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest (NHAL) provides a variety of modern, rustic, group and primitive camping opportunities. Some campgrounds offer accessible facilities. Firefly Lake and Crystal Lake campgrounds each have one…

Conditions

Weather Weather forecast - Forest Headquarters [exit DNR] Weather forecast - Clear Lake area [exit DNR] Weather forecast - Crystal Lake area [exit DNR] Trails All ski trail parking lots are plowed for winter use, and the nature trailheads…

Recreation

ATVs/UTVsAll-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are allowed on limited roads/trails within the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest. ATVs/UTVs are not allowed in any of the campgrounds. Many local county and town…

Wisconsin's endangered and threatened species laws

Pheasant hunting and management

Pheasant hunting has long been a Wisconsin tradition.

Sharp-tailed grouse hunting and management

Sharp-tailed Grouse Management PlanThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the Wisconsin 2024 Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan. The plan sets a course for how the DNR intends to manage sharp-tailed grouse and the habitat…

Spring turkey hunting opportunities for the disabled

For disabled hunters wishing to participate in the spring turkey hunting season, there are two options available. These options and information on how to apply are outlined below. For information on turkey season dates, harvest authorization levels…

Turkey Hunting

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Waterfowl Hunting

The DNR reminds Wisconsin that the virus that has caused highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds still exists in the state. Information on HPAI can be found on our Avian Influenza webpage.

Mourning dove hunting

Attention: Now available, new upland gamebird hunting tool mapping application! Please visit Fields & Forest Lands Interactive Gamebird Hunting Tool and explore its features and mapping information!