Peters Marsh Wildlife Area
Peters Marsh Wildlife Area covers 1,687 acres in central Langlade County. The property is made up of a variety of habitat types including forests, wetlands and native grasslands. The diversity of cover provides habitat for numerous wildlife species including waterfowl, ruffed grouse, deer, turkey, black bear, woodcock, snowshoe hare and beaver. The Ice Age Trail and Langlade County Snowmobile Trail pass through the property.
Hunters, hikers and birdwatchers alike will enjoy all that this property has to offer. Located on County Highway A about 9 miles northeast of Antigo, multiple parking areas provide access to a network of grass walking trails.
Management Objectives
Peters Marsh Wildlife Area has undergone many changes. During the late 1800s, this area was logged extensively for white pine and hemlock. During the 1930s, wildfires kept the new forest from maturing. As a result of these fires, early successional species such as aspen dominate the area. Modern forest management practices have maintained this timber type to this day. Wildlife openings are maintained through periodic mowing.
For more information on master planning for this and other wildlife areas around the state, visit the property planning page.
Recreation
The Peters Marsh Wildlife Area offers many recreational opportunities:
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping (open seasonally, rustic pull-in spots with no amenities)
- Canoeing
- Cross-country skiing (no designated trail)
- Hiking (Ice Age Trail)
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Snowmobiling trail
- Trapping
- Wild edibles/gathering
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Bathroom - None.
- Parking lot - Yes.
- Campground and size - Yes, see above for more information.
- Trails, Types and Lengths - Yes, Ice Age Trail.
Maps
Download a map of this property. Map A [PDF] and Map B [PDF]
If you are interested in exploring this property further, you can access an interactive map.
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