ATV Use on County Forest Property During Hunting Seasons

Roads or trails are closed to ATV use when designated by the presence of gates, signs, rocks, earthen berms, or any other device placed by the County for the purpose of blocking a road.

During the bear harvest season, ATVs may be used behind gates, rocks and berms to extract a downed bear from the Lincoln County Forest. The downed bear must be located prior to operating ATVs in restricted area. Hunters must call the Sheriff's Office at 715-536-6272 and report the following information: Wisconsin DNR Customer Number and general location of the site of extraction prior to the use of ATV(s) in these restricted areas.

During the deer archery season, ATVs may be used behind gates, rocks and berms to extract a downed deer from the Lincoln County Forest. The downed deer must be located prior to operation of ATVs in restricted areas. Hunters must call the Sheriff's Office at 715-536-6272 and report the following information: Wisconsin DNR Customer Number and general location of the site of extraction prior to the use of ATVs in these restricted areas.

During all deer rifle harvest seasons, ATVs may be used behind gates, rocks and berms to extract a downed deer from the Lincoln County Forest. The downed deer must be located prior to the use of ATVs in these restricted areas.

Cross country travel with an ATV is not allowed to retrieve game.