• OWLT encourages hunting on its lands whenever possible.  OWLT will determine the type of hunting, and the conditions under which it is allowed, for each property based on public safety and the objectives for each property’s use and management.  These objectives are outlined in each property’s management plan.
• All State of Wisconsin hunting regulations and rules apply.  Please note that this does not substitute for registering your deer with the State of Wisconsin per the State hunting regulations and rules.  You must also register your deer with the State of Wisconsin.

• All properties will have posted signs with site specific language:
  • No Hunting or Hunting by permission only (OWLT permit letter required)
  • Length and time of season 
  • OWLT contact number

• OWLT will choose hunters based upon their volunteer hours served as of September 1. A limited number of hunters will be chosen through a lottery-style drawing.
• A hunting permit must be obtained from OWLT (OWLT permit letter).  An application must be completed and on file.  Application requires name, address, home and work phone numbers, property of interest, past hunting experience on the property, general hunting experience, hunting license number, driver license number. All of this information will be captured in the on-line application.
• All hunters must sign an agreement to hunt in accordance with OWLT policies.
• Permitted hunters must carry their OWLT permit letter when hunting on the property, and must agree to show the permit on request.  Permits are not transferrable.
• OWLT has the right to revoke hunting privileges of any individual without prior notice.
• All hunters must agree to provide a Harvest Report to OWLT at the end of the hunting season (form provided by OWLT).  This information allows OWLT to evaluate the effectiveness of its hunting policy. 
• No baiting or feeding is allowed.
• Upon killing a deer; Hunters have two days to report the kill to OWLT.
• Permanent stands or blinds are not allowed.
• Temporary and portable deer stands and blinds are permitted during deer season.  Their location must be approved by OWLT and they must be removed after the season.  
• Any device that causes damage to trees or surrounding vegetation is prohibited.  This includes nails and screw in steps.  *Any stand left following the close of the final season will be removed and become the property of OWLT>
• OWLT reserves the right to change its hunting policy at any time without prior notice.
• Motorized vehicles of any kind are not allowed on OWLT properties.
• Hunters are not allowed to cut trees or remove brush from OWLT properties.
• Hunters must respect private property adjacent to OWLT properties.  If hunters need to follow a wounded deer onto private lands, permission must be obtained form the landowner before proceeding onto private lands.
• Hunters must pack out any garbage or other items when leaving OWLT properties.
• Hunters are encouraged to join OWLT and are required to volunteer at least 10 hrs per year on OWLT properties.  These hours need to be reported to OWLT via e-mail or phone.

office phone: 262-338-1794. 

For questions please contact Mike Hoffer, Stewardship Director   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.