Washburn County News & Updates

WASHBURN COUNTY — Washburn County is calling all dedicated residents to step up and make a difference in their community! The District 19 Washburn County Board Supervisor seat is now open, […]

We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned Washburn County Government website! Our goal with this update is to provide residents and visitors with quick and efficient access to the resources […]

Plat Books Plat books are available for sale at the County Clerk’s office. (courthouse, Shell Lake). We will gladly mail them to you at a cost of $25.00* each plus an additional $10.00 […]

Washburn County Forestry Annual Reports and Annual Work Plans are available in pdf format below: 2023 Annual Work Plan 2022 Annual Work Plan                […]

Washburn County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2021-2035 The 2021-2035 Washburn County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan governs all management activities on the Washburn County Forest.  Plan contents include administration, […]

Washburn County Forest Hunting Maps Forest management and harvesting on the Washburn County Forest provides habitat for game and non-game species.  Hunters can find numerous opportunities near and around recent […]

Wildcat Bike Trail-Summer Use Wildcat Bike Trail The Wildcat Bike Trail is located roughly 5 miles East of Spooner on Hwy 70 on the South side. There you will find […]

SAFE STREETS FOR ALL SAFETY GRANT SURVEY   Washburn County is working on a Safe Streets for All safety grant.   As part of the grant, a survey on roadway safety […]

Per County Ordinance, all Washburn County ATV trails are closed to two-wheel motorcycles.  This closure affects all ATV trails, including the Wild Rivers State Trail.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2024 Contact: Neal Patten, Public Information Officer, (608) 440-0294 neal.patten@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified […]