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Morgan Marsh Wildlife Area

Grass field with trees spread throughout and a blue sky at Morgan Marsh Wildlife Area

 

Morgan Marsh Wildlife Area is a 192-acre property located approximately 11 miles west of Black River Falls at the junction of County Road C and County Road N. The property consists of oak uplands and high-quality wetlands with open water potholes. The North Branch Beaver Creek, a class II trout stream, flows through the property.

Management Objectives

This property was once farmed and pastured by Robert Morgan before being purchased by the Wisconsin Conservation Department. Using duck stamp money, two scrapes were created within the property to provide open water for waterfowl.

Visit the property planning for more information on master planning for this and other wildlife areas around the state.

Recreation

The Morgan Marsh Wildlife Area offers many recreational opportunities:

  • Birding
  • Cross-country skiing (no designated trail)
  • Fishing (along Franklin Creek)
  • Hiking (no designated trail)
  • Hunting
  • Trapping
  • Wild edibles/gathering
  • Wildlife viewing

Amenities

  • Bathroom - none.
  • Parking lot - The Morgan Marsh Wildlife Area has a parking lot on the southeast corner of 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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