Lewiston Marsh Public Hunting Grounds
Lewiston Marsh Public Hunting Grounds is a 153-acre property located in Columbia County and is part of the Pine Island Wildlife Area. Find it approximately 3 miles west of Portage on Highway O. To access the property, park in the lot on Highway O and walk in on the trail in the marked right-of-way. The property consists of approximately 93 acres of wetland and 60 wooded acres.
Management Objectives
The habitat management of this property aims to promote pre-settlement plant communities and improve the quality of wildlife habitat. This property is primarily passively managed, although prescribed burns and other disturbance measures may be used to keep the shrub-carr proponent of the marsh in check. Aspen is managed in a young state to benefit woodcock and grouse.
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Recreation
The Lewiston Marsh Public Hunting Grounds offers many recreational opportunities:
- Birding
- Cross-country skiing (non-designated trail)
- Hunting (Zone 3 for turkey)
- Hiking (no designated trail)
- Dogs must be kept on a leash of no longer than 8ft from April 15 to July 31.
- Trapping
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities:
- Bathroom - None
- Parking lot - There is one parking area available.
- Campground and size - None
- Trails, Types and Lengths - Non-designated only.
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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