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Pershing Wildlife Area
Pershing Wildlife Area is approximately 7,900 acres and is located in west central Taylor County. The Pershing Project is comprised of two units located north of Gilman in an area lying west of State Highway 73 and north of State Highway 64. Access to both units is provided by County Highway “M” west of its junction with Hwy 73 at the Village of Hannibal.
The project encompasses over 1000 acres of wetlands, including 15 flowages, runoff ponds and potholes. Approximately 3000 acres of brush-prairie is managed (in conjunction with the wetlands) through periodic rotations of prescribed burning. The remaining 3000 acres is managed in scattered blocks of aspen and northern swamp hardwood forest.
Management
Management Objective
Established by lease from Taylor County in 1953 as a public hunting ground, the project came into state ownership in 1960. The property is managed for sharp-tailed grouse, waterfowl, and other open wetland, grassland and brush-prairie species. The forested acreage is managed for ruffed grouse, and other upland game and non-game species.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Pershing Wildlife Area:
- Hunting (note closed areas on map)
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Biking
- Pets (Note)
- Berry picking
- Cross country skiing (no developed trails)
- Fishing (very limited potential)
- Wildlife Viewing
- Bird watching
- Canoeing
- Snowmobiling (marked trails)
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Map
Download [PDF 302KB] a map of this property.
Useful Links
For more information on Pershing Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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