Amberg Wildlife Area

Amberg Wildlife Area is a 1,190 acre property located in North-central Marinette County, southeast of the community of Amberg. A vast majority (75%) of the property is young dense swamp conifer. Uplands consist mainly of aspen, scrub oak, jack pine and grassy openings.

Find Amberg Wildlife Area from Hwy. 141 in Amberg. Go west on county highway V approximately 5 miles.

History of Management

In 1948 the first of the land was purchased by the state with the intent of managing for deer yard habitat. By the late 50’s most of the land acquisition was complete and deer yard management efforts ceased as deer did not yard on the property. Since then the property has been managed primarily for forest game species and associated habitat types. A portion of the property is managed with prescribed fires to maintain pine/oak barrens habitat. A series of two rut roads and firebreaks provide access to the property.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Amberg Wildlife Area:

Hunting – forest game Trapping Fishing Hiking Snowmobile Trail Biking

Auto Travel Cross country skiing (no groomed trail) Pets (Note) Wildlife Viewing Berry Picking, etc. Bird watching

Additional Information

Download [PDF 189KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

• Hunting in Wisconsin
• Hunting and Trapping Regulations
• Season Dates
• Marinette County Information [Exit DNR]
• Plan your trip to Marinette County [Exit DNR]

For more information on Amberg Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management