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Rome Pond Wildlife Area
Rome Pond Wildlife Area is a property consisting of approximately 2500 acres of public land. Its central feature is a large open water cattail marsh surrounded by rolling hills covered with upland hardwoods like oak and hickory. Interspersed in the uplands are agricultural fields and areas restored to prairie or savanna.
The wildlife area is easily fond immediately east of the Village of Rome in Jefferson County on County Road F. Approximately one mile east of Rome is a park with a picnic area, pit toilet, boat launch, and easy access to the wildlife area.
Management
History of Management
Rome Pond Wildlife Area has long history of being managed for waterfowl use on the large deep water marsh maintained by the dam in the Village of Rome. In more recent years effort has been made to restore some of the oak savanna features on the adjacent uplands.
This wildlife area historically, and still today, provides excellent opportunities for waterfowl hunting, deer hunting, and wildlife watching. The pond provides not only habitat for waterfowl migrating through the area but also nesting areas for many wetland species like the Black Tern.
Management Objective
Habitat management objectives are to continue to protect and improve the wetland and upland areas through prescribed fire, planting native flora, and removal of invasive species. Dove hunting opportunities are available on 5 acres of sunflowers managed for doves. Hunting and wildlife watching opportunities will continue to be enhanced through the manipulation of associated agricultural practices.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Rome Pond Wildlife Area:
- Hunting - waterfowl, pheasant, deer, turkey, small game
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling Trail
- Pets (Note)
- Berry picking
- Cross country skiing
- Bird watching
- Wildlife viewing
- Fishing
- Canoeing
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Map
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For more information on Rome Pond Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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