Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Recreation
Amnicon Falls State Park offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. Read on to learn about some of the popular activities available at this park.CampingCamping at Amnicon Falls State ParkHikingHiking at Amnicon Falls State Park
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Trapping Regulations
A summary of Wisconsin's trapping laws and how they affect you is contained in the pamphlets listed below. Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Wisconsin Trapping Regulations
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SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CWD, DEER & PREDATOR STUDY NEWSLETTER
Issue 12: February 2020 In this issue of Field Notes, we explore composting as an alternative to traditional methods of carcass disposal. We discuss the difference between specialist and generalist carnivores and share an update on our capture…
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Geology
The Bad River originates in Caroline Lake in east-central Ashland County and runs a meandering course northward to empty into Lake Superior. About four miles north of Mellen, the river plunges across an outcropping of resistant rock through which…
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History
Native Americans During the last several thousand years, many different Indian tribes lived in this region. The earliest Indians followed the retreating glacier's edge as nomadic hunters and killed giant mastodons for food. Other ancient Indians,…
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Nature
Nature lovers will find this park loaded with interesting living things. Spanning the boundary of Wisconsin's North Central Forest and Superior Coastal Plain ecological landscapes, the park is home to a rich variety of species. A 500-acre area…
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Picnic Areas
The main picnic area at Copper Falls State Park, on the banks of the Bad River, is over 5 acres in size and has several picnic tables and grills, a spacious log shelter, a concession stand and a playground. The picnic area is located at the start of…
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Fishing
Copper Falls is in the heart of a prime fishing area, with scores of lakes offering all kinds of sport fishing within easy traveling distance.