Oden Wildlife Area
Oden Wildlife Area is a 242-acre property located in northeastern St. Croix County. Acquisition of the property started in 1997, with additional acres acquired in the following years, including a generous donation from the Kinnickinnic Chapter of Pheasants Forever. The property is managed as part of the Western Prairie Habitat Restoration Area, a landscape-scale wetland and grassland restoration project.
The area is located about 7 miles east of New Richmond. Follow Highway 64 east out of New Richmond, then turn north on 200th Street. for approximately 1.5 miles. The property is located on the east side of 200th Street, where a parking lot provides easy access.
Management Objectives
The property is managed to provide opportunities for public hunting, trapping, wildlife observation and other nature-based outdoor recreation. Management objectives aim to maintain an open grassland community through prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical control of woody species and limited haying and grazing. Populations of invasive species are controlled or eliminated by cutting, pulling, burning, herbicide treatment and/or biocontrol.
Visit the property planning for more information on master planning for this and other wildlife areas around the state.
Recreation
The Oden Wildlife Area offers many recreational opportunities:
- Birding
- Cross-country skiing (no designated trail)
- Falconry (by permit)
- Hiking (no designated trail)
- Hunting (noted for pheasant, waterfowl, deer, turkey and small game)
- Snowshoeing
- Trapping
- Wild edible/gathering
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Bathroom - none.
- Parking lot - one parking area is 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.
