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Morgan Marsh Wildlife Area

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.

For more information on master planning for this and other wildlife areas around the state, visit the property planning page.

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; and;
  • Wildlife viewing.

Maps

Download [PDF] a map of this property.

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