Before heading out for a snowmobile adventure it's crucial to check the trail conditions. Just because we received some snow, snowmobile trails may not be open. Snowmobile trails require a 6-inch packed base to open.
To find information about Manitowoc County snowmobile trails, call the trail hotline at 920-758-SNOW or 920-758-7669 and then refer to the county trail maps, as they could be open in one area and not in another. Even if you see the groomers being used, that doesn’t mean trails are open.
Trail Safety and Etiquette
Before you go, make sure to avoid a trespassing fine. When trails are open, snowmobilers must stay on marked trails, or they are trespassing. Most trails go through private lands. Although farmers allow trails to go through their land, they don’t want their fields torn up by snowmobilers being off the marked trails.
Officials are reminding residents to exercise caution on thin ice, advising that no ice is completely safe.
Snowmobile Trail Conditions in Neighboring Counties
If you're looking for snowmobiling opportunities in nearby areas, here are some resources for checking trail conditions:
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- Sheboygan County: Go to NKMSNOW.com for real-time trail conditions and openings.
- Calumet County: The trail hotline is 920-849-1494.
- Brown County: Visit browncountyparks.org for trail information.
- Kewaunee County: The hotline is 920-388-7199.
You can also check statewide conditions on the Travel Wisconsin Snow Report online.
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Wisconsin Deer Harvest Update
Wisconsin's preliminary deer harvest totals show a slight decrease from the previous year.
Preliminary figures show hunters registered 182,084 deer during the gun deer season, including 86,068 antlered and 96,016 antlerless deer. Compared to 2024, the gun season harvest total is down 0.8% statewide, with the antlered harvest down 2.6% and the antlerless harvest up 0.9%.
Since the opening of the bow and crossbow seasons, Wisconsin hunters have registered 294,757 deer. This harvest is 1.1% ahead of the same time last year.
The DNR’s Wisconsin Deer Harvest Summary webpage contains more information about preliminary harvest registration totals, including county-level numbers.
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Deer Harvest by Zone:
| Zone | County | Deer Registered per Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Central Farmland Zone | Marquette County | 7.9 |
| Southern Farmland Zone | Vernon County | 6.5 |
| Central Forest Zone | DMU 201 | 3.8 |
| Northern Forest Zone | DMU 108 | 2.7 |
The Wisconsin DNR is offering first harvest certificates for hunters who have taken their first deer.
Upcoming Event: Ice Age Trail Presentation
An upcoming presentation at Woodland Dunes Nature Center will feature a hiker's experience on the Ice Age Trail.
Lonergan is a registered nurse and former nurse educator who resides in Kiel. She recently completed her second segment hike of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and self-published a book about her adventure, “Oh, Beautiful Blaze: Ice Age Trail Musings.”
Lonergan will share original artwork and nature-inspired haikus, along with some tips and funny stories. Her autographed book will be available for purchase for $15. Registration is required.
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