Flat Creek Wildlife Area

Flat Creek Wildlife Area is a 373 acre property located on the center boarder of Washburn and Sawyer Counties, in Bass Lake Township of both counties. The habitat is comprised of aspen, swamp conifer, tamarack, northern hardwoods, balsam fir and of course Flat Creek itself with numerous beaver ponds. The only access point is at the end of Flat Creek Road about four miles southwest of Hayward and west of Hwy. 27.

History of Management

The purchase of land for the Flat Creek Wildlife Area began in 1948 with the last purchase in 1953. The average price paid per acre at that time was $3 to $5.

Presently, management activity consists of numerous timber sales for wood fiber and wildlife habitat management.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Flat Creek Wildlife Area:

Hunting Trapping Hiking Berry picking

Wildlife viewing Bird watching Snow-shoeing

Additional Information

Download [PDF 112KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

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

For more information on Flat Creek Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management