Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Trapping Regulations

A summary of Wisconsin's trapping laws and how they affect you is contained in the pamphlets listed below.  2024-25 Wisconsin Trapping Regulations February 2021 Wolf Hunting And Trapping Regulations

SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CWD, DEER & PREDATOR STUDY NEWSLETTER

Issue 12: February 2020 In this issue of Field Notes, we explore composting as an alternative to traditional methods of carcass disposal. We discuss the difference between specialist and generalist carnivores and share an update on our capture…

Geology

The Bad River originates in Caroline Lake in east-central Ashland County and runs a meandering course northward to empty into Lake Superior. About four miles north of Mellen, the river plunges across an outcropping of resistant rock through which…

History

Native Americans During the last several thousand years, many different Indian tribes lived in this region. The earliest Indians followed the retreating glacier's edge as nomadic hunters and killed giant mastodons for food. Other ancient Indians,…

Nature

Nature lovers will find this park loaded with interesting living things. Spanning the boundary of Wisconsin's North Central Forest and Superior Coastal Plain ecological landscapes, the park is home to a rich variety of species. A 500-acre area…

Picnic Areas

The main picnic area at Copper Falls State Park, on the banks of the Bad River, is over 5 acres in size and has several picnic tables and grills, a spacious log shelter, a concession stand and a playground. The picnic area is located at the start of…

Fishing

Copper Falls is in the heart of a prime fishing area, with scores of lakes offering all kinds of sport fishing within easy traveling distance.

Hunting

Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…

Winter Recreation

Water Recreation

Swimming There's a 300-foot sand beach for swimming at Loon Lake. The beach features a paved accessible trail to the water’s edge. No lifeguards are on duty.