Game species are found across the county and hunting opportunities abound in the greater Hurley area. Large expanses of remote public lands give the adventurous room to roam. The large acreage and lower density of hunters makes for ideal hunting. Hunter walking trails are found throughout the county. The Mecca and Uller cross-country ski trails double as hunter walking trails in the fall.

Deer are the most popular game species, particularly since the past decade has seen a dramatic increase in their population. Bow hunters can find areas to hunt where they seldom see other hunters. With gun hunting, you will see some other orange clad folks, but still have much of the area to yourself.

Bear hunters have always looked to Iron County to find great opportunities. Public land allows for dog hunters and baiters to find areas to pursue bear. Bear season starts in early September. In odd numbered years, dog bear hunters start one week earlier than bait sitters. In even numbered years the opposite is true.

Ruffed grouse are a popular target. Bird densities vary across the county with aspen and alder stands along fores edges proving the most productive. Grouse hunters typically harvest occasional woodcock.

Waterfowl hunters can find good hunting spots, especially early in the season. Some years the geese stay until freeze-up. In some years there can be fantastic late season diving duck hunting on larger bodies of water like the Gile Flowage.

Predator hunting is typically practiced by only a few hardy individuals. Coyote and red fox are the usual game in Iron County. Bobcats are also hunted here. Be aware that there are wolves in Iron County and when coyote hunting you have to make sure your target is a coyote.

Trapping has tow basic categories: water trapping and dry land trapping. Iron County has an abundance of beaver. Along with beaver ponds, you usually have otter and mink. Muskrat populations vary considerably, depending on the type of wetland.