Pecor Point Unit
Green Bay West Shores Wildlife Area
The Pecor Point Unit consists of approximately 130 acres located two miles northeast of Pensaukee along County Road S and primarily Pecor Point Lane in Oconto County. The property is adjacent to a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Mitigation site also open to public access. The area consists of wetland habitat types that attract migrating and resident nesting and spawning wildlife. Public access is provided at two parking areas and a boat launch on the Pensaukee River.
The area is predominantly shrub-carr and sedge meadow and there is an area of lowland forest within the unit.
Management Objective
Land acquisition in the Pecor Point Unit land began in 1981. This unit provides access to Green Bay and is an important stopover area for migrating waterfowl and other wetland-dependent birds. Management of the Pecor Point unit is complemented by management opportunities presented on an adjacent Department of Transportation wetland mitigation site and the DNR owned Beaver Meadow fish spawning area. These additional wetlands add a similar natural wetland habitat to the Pecor Point unit. Wetland management is primarily passive, although efforts to control invasive species remain a priority.
Recreation
Many recreational opportunities exist at the Pecor Point Unit.
- Birding
- Cross-country skiing (no designated trail)
- Fishing
- Hiking (no designated trail)
- Hunting (especially noted for deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game)
- Trapping
- Wild edibles/gathering
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Bathroom - none.
- Parking lot - yes.
- Campground and size - none.
- Trails, Types and Lengths - none.
- Other - Boat launch and bathroom present on adjacent fisheries property and managed by Oconto County.
Maps
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