Kickapoo River Wildlife Area – Bell Center Unit

Kickapoo River Wildlife Area – Bell Center Unit is a 1400 acre property in Crawford County consisting of upland hardwood forests, marshland, and Kickapoo River bottomlands.

Find it 2 miles south of Gays Mills along STH 131.

History of Management

Kickapoo River Wildlife Area – Bell Center Unit began as a perpetual hunting and fishing easement unit of the Lower WI River Wildlife area in 1968. In 1975 the Kickapoo River Wildlife Area was separated from the Lower WI River project and conversion of easements to fee ownership was begun. Gradually about 1100 acres have been converted to DNR fee ownership. About 300 acres remain under easement. Many croplands have been converted to upland cover.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Kickapoo River Wildlife Area – Bell Center Unit:

Hunting - Principle game species include waterfowl, woodcock, deer, wild turkeys, pheasants, and furbearers. Trapping Hiking Cross Country Skiing

Wildlife Viewing Fishing Bird watching Canoeing

Private lands under easement are for hunting and fishing only.

Additional Information

Download [PDF 246KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

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

For more information on Kickapoo River Wildlife Area – Bell Center Unit contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management