Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area

Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States. Located in southeast Wisconsin, this vast wetland is only one hour drive from Milwaukee and Madison. While this marsh in renown for its migrant flocks of Canada geese, it is also home to more than 290 kinds of birds which have been sighted over the years.

Due to its importance to wildlife, Horicon Marsh has been designated as a "Wetland of International Importance" and a "Globally Important Bird Area." Horicon Marsh is both a state wildlife area and national wildlife refuge [Exit DNR]. Different opportunities and restrictions apply to each area. Much of this is described in the following pages while additional information is available from the appropriate offices.

Quick Links

• Horicon Marsh Update [PDF 59KB]
• Getting to Horicon Marsh
• Horicon Maps
• Horicon Marsh Natural History
• Horicon Marsh Outdoor Activities
• Horicon Education Program
• Waterfowl Hunting on Horicon Marsh Fact Sheet

Contact Information

Bill Volkert
Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area
N7728 Hwy 28
Horicon, WI 53032
(920) 387-7860

Questions for Wildlife Management