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Observation Tower Hiking Trail
The Observation Tower trail is a 1.0 mile long loop with the main feature being the Wildlife Observation Tower itself. The habitat ranges from pine oak forest to swampy wetlands with the trail consisting of mowed grass and gravel. From the tower you can see a panoramic view probably over a mile at some points with a wide area of wildlife; mostly migration birds. There is a wildlife view optic built into the structure if you don’t have a super telephoto lens. This location give people access, look and feeling of a large Central Wisconsin swamp which typically for the general public would be hard to get too. This area is a wildlife hot spot not just for migratory birds, waterfowl, song birds and birds of prey but for animals like Black Bear, Whitetail Deer, Gray Wolves, Red Fox, Mink, Musk Rats, Squirrels, Rabbits, River Otter, Beaver and other Wisconsin Wildlife. Some of the main birds that can be seen here are Bald Eagles, Great Horned Owl, Red-Tailed Hawks, Cooper’s Hawk, Osprey, Ring-Necked Ducks, American Wigeon, Mallard Duck, Sandhill Crane, Great Blue Heron, Whooping Cranes and so much more…
Wildlife Observation Tower Trail
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located in Necedah Township, Kingston Township, Cutler Township, and Finley Township of Juneau County just west of Necedah, WI. 54646. The refuge is a little under 70 square miles of wildlife habitat with 6 Trails, several named bodies of water including: Goose Pool, Sprague Pool, Harvey Pond, Suk Flowage, Cerney Flowage, Mather Flowage, Yellow River, Rynearson Flowage and more… Hiking, Hunting and Fishing is allowed in certain areas, certain times of the year so check with the Necedah Wildlife Visitors Center located on Headquarters Road. Not too far from the wildlife area is WI’s 2nd & 4th largest inland bodies of water Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake both part of the Wisconsin River Flowage System.
Necedah Wildlife Refuge
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Observation Tower Trail Photos
NECEDAH WILDLIFE REFUGE PHOTO GALLERY!
At the Beginning of the Trail Loop - Sign Reads:
- “Most animals are best seen in the early morning and evening hours.
- Scan places where wildlife might hide.
- Watch for movement.
- Use binoculars or spotting scopes for a closer look.
- Listen – often you will hear more than you can see.
- Do not feed animals as this may be harmful to them.
- Do not chase or harass wildlife – remember, you are a visitor in their home.”
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Birds, Waterfowl, Hawks, Eagles, Cranes and Birds of Prey
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Canadian Geese
- Great Blue Heron
- Ducks
- Pelicans
- Whooping Cranes
- Sandhill Cranes
- Bald Eagles
- Wood Peckers
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Black Tern
- Song Birds
- Robins
- Ring Necked Ducks
- Mallard Ducks
- American Wigeon
- Redhead
- Cardinals
- Turkey Vultures
- Osprey
- Northern Harrier
- Barred Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Red-Tailed Hawk
- American Kestrel
- Bobolink
Hiking Trail
Other Key Areas of the Refuge
- Visitors Center
- Observation Tower
- Photo Blind
- Observation Areas
- Restrooms
- Boat Launches
- Goose Pool
- Sprague Pool
- Rynerson Pool #1 & #2
- Suk Cerney Flowage
- Harvey’s Pond
- Boghaunter Trail .8 miles & 3.6 miles
- Harvey’s Pond Trail .7miles
- Lupine Loop .8 miles
- Observation Tower Trail 1 mile
- Visitor Center Trail 1 mile
- White-Tail Loop 1.7 miles
Wildlife Observation Tower
Types of Wisconsin Wildlife & Animals
- White-Tail Deer
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Black Bear
- Beaver
- Musk Rats
- Coyotes
- Timber Wolves
- Badgers
- River Otters
- Fishers
- Squirrels
- Chipmunks
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Observation Tower
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
N11385 Headquarters Road
Necedah, WI 54646
(608)565-2551
(608) 565-3160 fax
Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin
- Buckhorn State Park
- Sandhill State Wildlife Area
- Meadow Valley Barrens State Natural Area
- Yellow River Oxbows State Natural Area
- Yellow River State Wildlife Area
- Suk Cerney Peatlands State Natural Area
- Blueberry Trail
- Cranberry Creek Mound Group State Natural Area
- Mill Bluff State Park
- Necedah Pine-Oak Forest State Natural Area
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Lupine Loop Trail
Lupine Loop Trail is 0.8 miles long consisting of gravel and mowed grass with a photo blind along the backside of the Goose Pool. Lupine Trail has a diverse gentle rolling terrain with grasslands, savannas, oak / pine forest, and wetland marshes home to plenty of Wisconsin Wildlife. Goose Pool also known as Goose Flowage is located in the north end of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge next to Sprague Flowage. These bodies of water are home to Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullheads, Pumpkinseed, Blue Gill, Yellow Perch, Crappie and other Panfish. Both are open to non-motorized boating and fishing certain times of the year; check with the Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center for Details. The flowages area split by Bewick Road which is loaded with birds of all kinds including; Bald Eagles, Canadian Geese, Sand Hill Cranes, Seagulls, Whopping Cranes, Pelicans, Great Blue Herons, Ducks Song Birds and other shoreline birds and waterfowl.
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Lupine Loop Trail Photos
NECEDAH WILDLIFE REFUGE PHOTO GALLERY!
Birds, Waterfowl, Hawks, Eagles, Cranes and Birds of Prey that can be see on the Lupine Hiking Trail Loop
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Canadian Geese
- Great Blue Heron
- Ducks
- Pelicans
- Whooping Cranes
- Sandhill Cranes
- Bald Eagles
- Wood Peckers
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Black Tern
- Song Birds
- Robins
- Ring Necked Ducks
- Mallard Ducks
- American Wigeon
- Redhead
- Cardinals
- Turkey Vultures
- Osprey
- Northern Harrier
- Barred Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Red-Tailed Hawk
- American Kestrel
- Bobolink
Necedah Wildlife Refuge
Types of Wisconsin Wildlife & Animals
- White-Tail Deer
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Black Bear
- Beaver
- Musk Rats
- Coyotes
- Timber Wolves
- Badgers
- River Otters
- Fishers
- Squirrels
- Chipmunks
Necedah Wildlife Refuge Hiking Trails
- Northern Pike
- Largemouth Bass
- Pumpkin Seed
- Bluegill
- Yellow Perch
- Crappies
- Brown Bullheads
Reptiles, Amphibians & Insects
- Turtles
- Frogs
- Toads
- Snakes
- Karner Blue Butterfly
- Monarch Butterflies
- Ringed Boghaurnter Dragonfly
- Five Lined Skink
- Green Darner
- Milk Snake
- Water Scopion
- Brown Bats
- Garden Snakes
- Pine Snakes
- Snapping Turtle
- Painted Turtle
Hiking Trail
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located in Necedah Township, Kingston Township, Cutler Township, and Finley Township of Juneau County just west of Necedah, WI. 54646. The refuge is a little under 70 square miles of wildlife habitat with 6 Trails, several named bodies of water including: Goose Pool, Sprague Pool, Harvey Pond, Suk Flowage, Cerney Flowage, Mather Flowage, Yellow River, Rynearson Flowage and more… Hiking, Hunting and Fishing is allowed in certain areas, certain times of the year so check with the Necedah Wildlife Visitors Center located on Headquarters Road. Not too far from the wildlife area is WI’s 2nd & 4th largest inland bodies of water Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake both part of the Wisconsin River Flowage System.
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Wildlife Observation Deck
The Wildlife Observation Deck is located in Necedah National Wildlife Refuge on Headquarter road between State Highway 21 and the Visitor’s Center. It’s one of the first of many observation areas located in the wildlife refuge area. The deck could hold about a dozen people and makes great opportunity for outdoor photographers to shoot a wide variety of Wisconsin Birds including: Golden Eagles, Turkey Vultures, Sandhill Cranes, Osprey, Northern Harrier, Barred Owls, American Kestrel, Red-Tailed Hawks and America’s Bald Eagles. This area is a mix of flat prairies, lowland marshy grounds surrounded by a pine / oak forest giving a great backdrop of pictures. Because of the diversity of habitats you might also see Wildlife Turkey, Whitetail Deer, Wolves, Badger, Fishers, Wood Ducks, Red-Headed Wood Peckers, Snapping Turtles even Canadian Geese skimming past the area…
Necedah Wildlife Refuge
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Observation Deck Photos
NECEDAH WILDLIFE REFUGE PHOTO GALLERY!
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
N11385 Headquarters Road
Necedah, WI 54646
(608)565-2551
(608) 565-3160 fax
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located in Necedah Township, Kingston Township, Cutler Township, and Finley Township of Juneau County just west of Necedah, WI. 54646. The refuge is a little under 70 square miles of wildlife habitat with 6 Trails, several named bodies of water including: Goose Pool, Sprague Pool, Harvey Pond, Suk Flowage, Cerney Flowage, Mather Flowage, Yellow River, Rynearson Flowage and more… Hiking, Hunting and Fishing is allowed in certain areas, certain times of the year so check with the Necedah Wildlife Visitors Center located on Headquarters Road. Not too far from the wildlife area is WI’s 2nd & 4th largest inland bodies of water Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake both part of the Wisconsin River Flowage System.
Necedah Wildlife Refuge
Activities:
- NO Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Wildlife Observation
- Photography
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Ice Fishing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Foraging
- Mushroom Hunting
- Berry Picking
Bird Watching
Types of Wisconsin Wildlife & Animals
- White-Tail Deer
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Black Bear
- Beaver
- Musk Rats
- Coyotes
- Timber Wolves
- Badgers
- River Otters
- Fishers
- Squirrels
- Chipmunks
Birding
Birds, Waterfowl, Hawks, Eagles, Cranes and Birds of Prey
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Canadian Geese
- Great Blue Heron
- Ducks
- Pelicans
- Whooping Cranes
- Sandhill Cranes
- Bald Eagles
- Wood Peckers
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Black Tern
- Song Birds
- Robins
- Ring Necked Ducks
- Mallard Ducks
- American Wigeon
- Redhead
- Cardinals
- Turkey Vultures
- Osprey
- Northern Harrier
- Barred Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Red-Tailed Hawk
- American Kestrel
- Bobolink
Necedah Wildlife Refuge Observation Deck
Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin
- Buckhorn State Park
- Sandhill State Wildlife Area
- Meadow Valley Barrens State Natural Area
- Yellow River Oxbows State Natural Area
- Yellow River State Wildlife Area
- Suk Cerney Peatlands State Natural Area
- Blueberry Trail
- Cranberry Creek Mound Group State Natural Area
- Mill Bluff State Park
- Necedah Pine-Oak Forest State Natural Area
WI Cabins & Homes for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Wisconsin Land & Acreage for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Harveys Pond
Harvey’s Pond and hiking trail loop is located in Necedah National Wildlife Refuge just off of State Highway 21. The hiking trail around the pond is 0.7 miles of a mowed path leading up to a fishing pier. This area has quite a bit of wildlife including song birds, painted turtles, water bugs, musk rat, frogs, toads, snakes and more… This area is more of a lowland marshy terrain with pockets of small water holes and some upland forest habitats. Possible Types of Wisconsin Fish that can be found in Harvey’s Pond are: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullheads, Pumpkinseed, Blue Gill, Yellow Perch, Crappie and other Panfish.
Harveys Pond Hiking Trail
Sign Reads “Experience Fishing at Harvey’s Pond Year Round”
Main Page – Visitors Center | Visitors Center Trail | Suk Cernery Flowage | Sprague Mather Flowage | Observation Tower | Observation Tower Trail | Lupine Loop Trail | Observation Deck | Harvey’s Pond | Sprague Flowage | Goose Pool | Park Entrance | Boghauter Trail | White – Trail Loop | Refuge Area | Wildlife | Homes & Cabins | Land & Acreage | Photo Gallery | MAP
Harvey's Pond Photos
NECEDAH WILDLIFE REFUGE PHOTO GALLERY!
- Northern Pike
- Largemouth Bass
- Pumpkin Seed
- Bluegill
- Yellow Perch
- Crappies
- Brown Bullheads
Necedah Wildlife Refuge Harvey's Pond
Reptiles, Amphibians & Insects
- Turtles
- Frogs
- Toads
- Snakes
- Karner Blue Butterfly
- Monarch Butterflies
- Ringed Boghaurnter Dragonfly
- Five Lined Skink
- Green Darner
- Milk Snake
- Water Scopion
- Brown Bats
- Garden Snakes
- Pine Snakes
- Snapping Turtle
- Painted Turtle
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Types of Wisconsin Wildlife & Animals
- White-Tail Deer
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Black Bear
- Beaver
- Musk Rats
- Coyotes
- Timber Wolves
- Badgers
- River Otters
- Fishers
- Squirrels
- Chipmunks
Hiking Trail
Birds, Waterfowl, Hawks, Eagles, Cranes and Birds of Prey
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Canadian Geese
- Great Blue Heron
- Ducks
- Pelicans
- Whooping Cranes
- Sandhill Cranes
- Bald Eagles
- Wood Peckers
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Black Tern
- Song Birds
- Robins
- Ring Necked Ducks
- Mallard Ducks
- American Wigeon
- Redhead
- Cardinals
- Turkey Vultures
- Osprey
- Northern Harrier
- Barred Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Red-Tailed Hawk
- American Kestrel
- Bobolink
Fishing Pond
Activities:
- NO Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Wildlife Observation
- Photography
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Ice Fishing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Foraging
- Mushroom Hunting
- Berry Picking
WI Cabins & Homes for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Wisconsin Land & Acreage for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
N11385 Headquarters Road
Necedah, WI 54646
(608)565-2551
(608) 565-3160 fax
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Sprague Flowage aka Sprague Pool
Sprague Flowage is located in the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge next to Goose Pool. These bodies of water are home to Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullheads, Pumpkinseed, Blue Gill, Yellow Perch, Crappie and other Panfish. Sprauge Pool is open to non-motorized boating and fishing certain times of the year; check with the Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center for Details. Goose / Sprague Flowages along Bewick Road is loaded with birds of all kinds including; Bald Eagles, Canadian Geese, Sand Hill Cranes, Seagulls, Whopping Cranes, Pelicans, Great Blue Herons, Ducks Song Birds and other shoreline birds and waterfowl.
Main Page – Visitors Center | Visitors Center Trail | Suk Cernery Flowage | Sprague Mather Flowage | Observation Tower | Observation Tower Trail | Lupine Loop Trail | Observation Deck | Harvey’s Pond | Sprague Flowage | Goose Pool | Park Entrance | Boghauter Trail | White – Trail Loop | Refuge Area | Wildlife | Homes & Cabins | Land & Acreage | Photo Gallery | MAP
Photos, Pictures and Images
- Northern Pike
- Largemouth Bass
- Pumpkin Seed
- Bluegill
- Yellow Perch
- Crappies
- Brown Bullheads
Types of Wisconsin Wildlife & Animals that can be found around Sprauge Pool
- White-Tail Deer
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Black Bear
- Beaver
- Musk Rats
- Coyotes
- Timber Wolves
- Badgers
- River Otters
- Fishers
- Squirrels
- Chipmunks
Birds, Waterfowl, Hawks, Eagles, Cranes and Birds of Prey
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Canadian Geese
- Great Blue Heron
- Ducks
- Pelicans
- Whooping Cranes
- Sandhill Cranes
- Bald Eagles
- Wood Peckers
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Black Tern
- Song Birds
- Robins
- Ring Necked Ducks
- Mallard Ducks
- American Wigeon
- Redhead
- Cardinals
- Turkey Vultures
- Osprey
- Northern Harrier
- Barred Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Red-Tailed Hawk
- American Kestrel
- Bobolink
Reptiles, Amphibians & Insects
- Turtles
- Frogs
- Toads
- Snakes
- Karner Blue Butterfly
- Monarch Butterflies
- Ringed Boghaurnter Dragonfly
- Five Lined Skink
- Green Darner
- Milk Snake
- Water Scopion
- Brown Bats
- Garden Snakes
- Pine Snakes
- Snapping Turtle
- Painted Turtle
WI Cabins & Homes for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Wisconsin Land & Acreage for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
N11385 Headquarters Road
Necedah, WI 54646
(608)565-2551
(608) 565-3160 fax
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located in Necedah Township, Kingston Township, Cutler Township, and Finley Township of Juneau County just west of Necedah, WI. 54646. The refuge is a little under 70 square miles of wildlife habitat with 6 Trails, several named bodies of water including: Goose Pool, Sprague Pool, Harvey Pond, Suk Flowage, Cerney Flowage, Mather Flowage, Yellow River, Rynearson Flowage and more… Hiking, Hunting and Fishing is allowed in certain areas, certain times of the year so check with the Necedah Wildlife Visitors Center located on Headquarters Road. Not too far from the wildlife area is WI’s 2nd & 4th largest inland bodies of water Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake both part of the Wisconsin River Flowage System.
Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin
- Buckhorn State Park
- Sandhill State Wildlife Area
- Meadow Valley Barrens State Natural Area
- Yellow River Oxbows State Natural Area
- Yellow River State Wildlife Area
- Suk Cerney Peatlands State Natural Area
- Blueberry Trail
- Cranberry Creek Mound Group State Natural Area
- Mill Bluff State Park
- Necedah Pine-Oak Forest State Natural Area
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Sprague Flowage, WI
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