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Storrs Lake Wildlife Area
Storrs Lake Wildlife Area was begun in 1949 for the purpose of providing public hunting, primarily for waterfowl and pheasant, and other compatible recreation.
In 1832, Storrs Lake was recorded as an overnight campsite for Brigadier General Henry Atkinson and 4,500 soldiers in pursuit of Chief Black Hawk and his Sac Indian community. Among Atkinson's soldiers were his chief of staff, Lt. Albert Sidney Johnston, later a famous Confederate General in the U.S. Civil War, and a 23-year old mounted scout on 30-day enlistment by the name of Abraham Lincoln.
The Storr’s Lake Wildlife Areas has a mix of grasslands, wetlands, and woodlots, providing habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Bower’s Lake and Storr’s Lake are partially within the property boundary. Storr’s Lake has a good fishery and a boat access site provides good access for anglers pursuing panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. The property is currently used extensively for pheasant hunting. Waterfowl hunting occurs on the open wetlands and on Storr’s and Bower’s Lake. Deer, turkey, dove and squirrel hunting occur on the uplands. The property is also heavily used for hiking and wildlife watching due to its proximity to Janesville, its scenic diversity of habitat types, and good access. A segment of the National Ice Age Park and Trail crosses the property.
Storrs Lake Wildlife Area is 753 acres (771 acre goal) located 1 mile east of Milton on E. Storrs Lake Road to main parking lot, boat landing and Ice Age Trail head.
Management
Management Objective
General management objectives for the property include:
- Manage wetlands on lands classified as habitat management areas to maximize wildlife benefits; particularly, habitat for waterfowl nesting, brood rearing, and migratory stopover and grassland birds and shorebirds.
- Maintain and enhance the quality and extent of wetlands, with particular emphasis placed on wet and wet-mesic prairie, sedge meadow, and emergent marsh.
- Provide the largest practicable blocks of grassland and forest habitats.
- Protect and enhance populations of threatened and endangered species and species of greatest conservation need.
For a complete list of resource management, development, and protection objectives, as well as public use management and development objectives, see Appendix D in the recently approved Glacial Heritage Area Feasibility Study, Master Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Storrs Lake Wildlife Area:
- Hunting - waterfowl, deer, stocked pheasant
- Trapping - limited
- Hiking - Ice Age Trail runs through property
- Biking - E. Storrs Lake Road
- Pets (Note)
- Cross country skiing – Ice Age Trail
- Berry picking
- Wildlife Viewing - Storrs Lake for waterfowl
- Fishing - Storrs Lake for northern pike, bass, bluegills and bullheads
- Bird watching
- Canoeing – Small boat ramp on Storrs Lake at end of E. Storrs Lake Road
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Map
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Useful Links
- Ice Age Trail [Exit DNR]
- Hunting in Wisconsin
- Hunting and Trapping Regulations
- Season Dates
- Rock County Information [Exit DNR]
- Plan your trip to Rock County [Exit DNR]
For more information on Storrs Lake Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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