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South Beaver Creek Wildlife Area
South Beaver Creek Wildlife Area is a 1,000 acre property located west of Melrose in western, Jackson County. Access can be gained along County Hwy D, and Erickson and Busse road which come off of County Road D. The property consists of upland hardwood forest with a large impoundment of water and some smaller scrapes. South Beaver Creek runs through the property.
Management
Management Objective
First land parcel was purchased in 1959. Area had been ditched to provide farming opportunities prior to land acquisition. South Beaver Creek was the first official release site of turkeys in Jackson County.
Current management consists of land acquisition, sharecropping, put and take pheasant stocking, tree and shrub planting, and timber management.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at South Beaver Creek Wildlife Area:
- Hunting – waterfowl, deer, turkey, bear, pheasant
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
- Fishing
- Bird watching
Map
Download [PDF 172KB] a map of this property.
Useful Links
For more information on South Beaver Creek Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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