Scuppernong River Habitat Area

Scuppernong River Habitat Area is a 2013 acre property (1725 acres owned, 288 leased) in Waukesha County. The property consists of wetlands, wet prairie, mesic prairie, and hardwood forest. Scuppernong creek flows through property.

The property is located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit 1 mile northwest of Eagle in Waukesha County. Access is off of STH 59, STH 67, CTH N, and CTH ZZ.

History of Management

Scuppernong is the largest wet prairie east the Mississippi River. Kettle Moraine Low Prairie State Natural Area and Scuppernong Prairie State Natural Area are located within its boundaries. Many rare plants, birds, and invertebrates are located here. In the last 15 years controlled burns and brush cutting have opened up the landscape and many sedge meadow and wet prairie species have reasserted themselves. The landscape seen here by early settlers is slowly returning. Hunting/viewing opportunities include pheasants, deer, small game, turkey, and furbearers, and sandhill cranes.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Scuppernong River Habitat Area:

Hunting - pheasant (2pm closure and Hen-Rooster Area rules apply) Trapping Hiking Pets (Note) Berry picking

Cross country skiing Fishing Wildlife Viewing Bird watching

Additional Information

Useful Links:

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

For more information on Scuppernong River Habitat Area contact the property manager.

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