Special Permits

Permits can be obtained by visiting the Forestry Office or through our Online Reservation system. (Not available for disability permits.)

Firewood:

The county offers firewood permits for dead and down wood in designated areas. Permits are valid for 1 year and up to ten standard cords of wood.

Boughs:

Permits to harvest balsam boughs from trees taller than 12 feet and from the lower third of the tree are available.

Christmas trees:

A permit to harvest 1 Christmas tree per household, or 3 trees per non-profit organization are available.

Dispersed Camping:

Permits are available for dispersed camping (outside a designated campground) with a ten or lesser facility. Permits are issued for a minimum of 2 nights.  Campers may reserve consecutive permits for up to 14 days.

Disability Permits:

Disabled persons holding a valid Class A disability permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are eligible to apply for a permit to operate a motor vehicle on roads designated as closed to motor vehicle travel. These permits are generally made valid from a point of entry to a specific location (from a gate to a deer stand for example). Contact the Forestry Department for more information.