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Colburn Wildlife Area
Colburn Wildlife Area is a 4,965 acre property located in north-central Adams County not far from the Waushara County border. It is about 13 miles northeast of Friendship and 22 miles southeast of Wisconsin Rapids. Access points are off County Hwy ‘C’, Hwy ‘G’ and Chicago Avenue. The property consists of mainly lowland brush and sedge marsh with areas of aspen and oak forest scattered throughout. Carter Creek passes through the middle of the property.
Management
Management Objective
The majority of the wildlife area was purchased in 1947 for its value to forest wildlife. Management on the property has been geared to maintaining the forested oak areas and providing different age classes of Aspen.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Colburn Wildlife Area:
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
- Bird watching
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Map
Download [PDF 174KB] a map of this property.
Useful Links
For more information on Colburn Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
Questions for Wildlife Management
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