Duck Creek Public Hunting Grounds
Duck Creek Public Hunting Grounds is a 159-acre property located in Columbia County. Find it 4 miles east of Wyocena on Highway G, on the south side of G, section 21 of the town of Springvale. The property consists of approximately 100 acres of upland and 60 acres of marsh/stream. This property encompassed two segments of Duck Creek.
This public hunting ground was created in 1972 for public hunting opportunities and currently includes an area designated as Class II dog training grounds.
Management Objectives
The Duck Creek Public Hunting Grounds are primarily managed to protect the Duck Creek watershed and provide opportunities for hunting, trapping and wildlife watching. Habitat management is aimed at maintaining and restoring native and surrogate flora to the property. Depending upon funding, the management techniques employed may include prescribed fire, brushing, mowing, farming and other invasive species removal efforts. This property has hosted a sunflower field for most years for mourning dove hunting.
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Recreation
The Duck Creek Public Hunting Grounds offers many recreational opportunities:
- Birding
- Canoeing
- Cross-country skiing (no designated trail)
- Fishing
- Hiking (no designated trail)
- Dogs must be kept on a leash of no longer than 8ft from April 15 to July 31, including within the Class II dog training grounds.
- Hunting (especially noted for deer, pheasants, mourning doves, turkey [Zone 3] and furbearers)
- Kayaking
- Snowshoeing (no designated trail)
- Trapping
- Wild edibles/gathering
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities:
- Bathroom - None
- Parking lot - There are two parking areas on the property.
- Campground and size - None
- Trails, Types and Lengths - None
Maps
Download [PDF] a map of this property.
If you are interested in exploring this property further, you can access an interactive map.
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