Borst Valley Wildlife Area

Borst Valley Wildlife Area is a 1343 acre property in Trempealeau County. Find it 7 miles northwest of Independence at the intersection of CTH V and CTH VV. The property consists of upland hardwoods, marshland, and grassland.

History of Management

First land purchased in 1968 and officially established as a State Wildlife Management Area in 1979. Since the initial purchase the Borst Valley has grown to 1343 acres. The property has been actively managed through land acquisition, timber harvesting, tree and shrub plantings, grassland plantings, establishment of hunter walking trails and wetland development.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Borst Valley Wildlife Area:

Hunting - rabbits, squirrels, deer, turkey, ruffed grouse, and pheasants (stocked). Trapping Hiking Pets (Note)

Berry and mushroom picking Cross country skiing (No marked or groomed trails) Wildlife Viewing Trout fishing Bird watching

Additional Information

Download [PDF 167KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

• Hunting in Wisconsin
• Hunting and Trapping Regulations
• Season Dates
• Online License Sales
• Interactive Web Mapping
• Trempealeau County Information [Exit DNR]
• Plan your trip to Trempealeau County [Exit DNR]

For more information on Borst Valley Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management