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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. On this page you'll find real estate like Houses, Log Cabins, Mobile Homes, Double Wides, Lakefront Cottages, Hunting Cabins, Rustic Shacks, A-Frames, Manufactured, Housing, Farmhouses and more...

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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

Nearby Communities - WI Cities, Towns & Villages:

Necedah
New Miner
Kelly
Mather
Cloverdale
Cutler
Shennington
Meadow Valley
Norway Ridge
Finley
Sprague
Babcock
Nekoosa
Dexterville
City Point
Wyeville
Valley Junction
Tomah
New Lisbon
Camp Douglas
Lone Rock

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Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

Necedah Wildlife Refuge

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 National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife Refuge Photo

NECEDAH WILDLIFE REFUGE PHOTO GALLERY!

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

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Many years ago glaciers were beginning to form The Central Wisconsin Swamp that later became what is now a natural refuge that is home to many varieties of plants and animals. This area of Wisconsin has a history that is rich in Native American culture. In 1939, President Roosevelt declared 43,000 acres of land in Wisconsin as the Necedah Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. Part of this area is now the Necedah Wildlife Refuge. It is a popular branch in the National Wildlife Refuge System that contains over 500 refuges consisting of a whopping 92 million acres! If you are to get the chance to visit this amazing landmark, the best time to view the different wildlife is either during early morning and/or evening.

The Necedah Wildlife Refuge entertains and educates about 150,000 visitors each year. It is a haven for waterfowl, deer, turkeys, song birds, & other species. Every year it hosts, “The Whooping Crane Festival,” which features a pancake breakfast, bus tours of the wildlife refuge, and much more fun for the whole family! (The Whooping Crane Organization has moved to Baraboo) But more than that, it creates an awareness of the uncertain future and delicate existence of the Whooping Crane in nature. It is crucial to support of the efforts of the folks dedicated to help keep this spectacular species flourishing. This will help ensure they will survive for the enjoyment of generations to come.

Necedah Wildlife Refuge

The refuge is home to many endangered and threatened species including wolves, blanding turtles and the redheaded woodpecker. Although camping isn’t allowed in the refuge, you are able to spend 8 ½ hours, 5 days a week because you can’t take in everything they have to offer in just a short amount of time. Even better yet, feel free to bring your four legged family members along with you; as long as they are kept on a leash they are allowed to partake in the fun. The only time you aren’t permitted to explore the various hiking trails is during gun-deer hunting season. So, stop in and enjoy everything the Necedah Wildlife Refuge has to offer because it isn’t just there for the critters!

The park has atv routes and snowmobile trails that run right through the refuge and are open to the public as long as you don’t travel off of the marked trails. If you would like to go fishing while you are in the area, it’s just a short drive to nearby lakes including Lake Petenwell, Castle Rock Lake and also the Yellow River. Necedah is also home to various opportunities for lodging, delicious dining and fun! So, next time you are in the area, stop and enjoy a taste of Wisconsin!

Wisconsin National Wildlife Refuge

Printable Maps & Information:

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

Necedah Wildlife Refuge Areas

Water - Lakes, Rivers, Creeks, Stream, Ponds, Pools and Flowages:

Goose Pool aka Goose Flowage
Sprague Pool aka Sprague Pool or Sprague-Mather Flowage
Rynerson Pool #1 & #2 aka Rynerson Flowage 1 and 2
Suk & Cerney Flowage
Harvey’s Pond
#28 Pool
#18 Pool
#27 Pool
#13 Pool
East Branch Spencer Creek
East Branch Little Yellow River
Johnson Lateral Ditch
West Branch Little Yellow River
Rawson Lateral Ditch
Little Yellow River
Spencer Roberson Ditch
Rattail Lateral Ditch
South Branch Yellow River
Yellow River

Necedah Refuge Wildlife

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

Types of Fish

Northern Pike
Largemouth Bass
Pumpkin Seed
Bluegill
Yellow Perch
Crappies
Brown Bullheads

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

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

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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Nearby Communities - WI Cities, Towns & Villages:

Necedah
New Miner
Kelly
Mather
Cloverdale
Cutler
Shennington
Meadow Valley
Norway Ridge
Finley
Sprague
Babcock
Nekoosa
Dexterville
City Point
Wyeville
Valley Junction
Tomah
New Lisbon
Camp Douglas
Lone Rock

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

N11385 Headquarters Road
Necedah, WI 54646
(608)565-2551
(608) 565-3160 fax

Other Links

http://www.fws.gov/refuge/necedah - United States Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.friendsofnnwr.org – Friends of the Refuge
http://townofnecedah.com/necedah-national-wildlife-refuge - Town of Necedah, Wisconsin
http://www.necedah.us – Village of Necedah

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Buckhorn State Park

Buckhorn State Park WI Wildlife Observation Blind

This area of Buckhorn State Park has the Sandblow Vista and a hiking that cuts through the woods from Buckhorn Park Ave to 20th Ave with the Wildlife Observation Blind located in between. This location is a great spot for mushroom hunting, bow hunting and wildlife photography. The park is located in Germantown Township of Juneau County, Central Wisconsin on both Castle Rock Lake and the Yellow River. The park consists of about 6,000 acres of outdoor haven offering a little bit for everyone including the local Wisconsin Wildlife. There’s lot of outdoor photography opportunities and nature experiences to have if its camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, foraging, trapping, boating, swimming, fishing, backpacking, picnicking or just sitting back and watching the natural world go by. The state park includes miles of frontage and several boat launches offering tons of water activities on the Yellow River and Castle Rock Lake part of the Wisconsin Flowage system.

Wildlife Observation Blind

Photos and Pictures of Buckhorn Wildlife Area

BUCKHORN STATE PARK PHOTO GALLERY!

Wisconsin Wildlife

What types of WI Wildlife can be found in Buckhorn State Park and surrounding areas?

Wildlife Observation

Printable Maps & Information:

Buckhorn State Park

Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Yellow River Wildlife Area
Quincy Bluff And Wetland Natural Area (Adams County)
Meadow Valley Wildlife Area

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Buckhorn State Park Wildlife

Buckhorn State Park Contact Info
W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave.
Necedah WI 54646-7338
Phone (608) 565-2789

Mushroom Hunting

Other Links

Buckhorn State Park Wisconsin

Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Buckhorn State Park

Buckhorn State Park WI Sandblow Vista

The Sandblow Vista is one of the attractions at Buckhorn State Park and part of the Central Sands Trail by the Wildlife Observation Blind. This whole area along the Wisconsin River in both Adams and Juneau Counties was once underwater; part of Wisconsin’s Glacial Lake. Now it’s considered part of the Central Sands also known as Wisconsin’s Desert because of the sandy soil which gets hotter than the surrounding soils. The Sandblow Vista is basically a boardwalk up to an observational deck with two informational plaques talking about the area history and how the sand blows.

Sandblow Vista

Photos and Pictures of Central Sands Area

BUCKHORN STATE PARK PHOTO GALLERY!

Wildlife Observation Blind

Buckhorn State Park is located in Germantown Township of Juneau County, Central Wisconsin on both Castle Rock Lake and the Yellow River. The park consists of about 6,000 acres of outdoor haven offering a little bit for everyone including the local Wisconsin Wildlife. There’s lot of outdoor photography opportunities and nature experiences to have if its camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, trapping, boating, swimming, fishing, backpacking, picnicking or just sitting back and watching the natural world go by.

Central Sands Trail

Printable Maps & Information:

Wisconsin Desert

Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Yellow River Wildlife Area
Quincy Bluff And Wetland Natural Area (Adams County)
Meadow Valley Wildlife Area

WI Homes for Sale by the Park

Wisconsin Land & Acreage for Sale close to the Park

Central Sands

Buckhorn State Park Contact Info
W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave.
Necedah WI 54646-7338
Phone (608) 565-2789

Other Links

https://wisconsin-wi.com/buckhorn-state-park-wisconsin.html

Buckhorn State Park Central Sands

Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Buckhorn State Park

Buckhorn State Park WI Fishing Pond

This area is mainly set up for the kids with a short hiking trail called the Turtle Trail; which starts at the parking lot then leads up to an information sign that has the types of panfish and pond fishing rules. The trail goes around the panfish fishing pond – please practice catch and release. The two main features are a fishing pier and a large picnic pavilion with picnic tables. If you get the kids hooked on fishing, you can take them to the other fishing pier on Castle Rock Lake for the big fish: Musky, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Catfish, Carp and more…