Tichigan Wildlife Area

Tichigan Wildlife Area is a 1221 acre property in northwest Racine County. Habitat on the property consists of oak woodland, lowland woodland, shrub-carr wetland, wet meadow, cattail marsh, shallow marsh, grassland, and agricultural fields. Tichigan Creek, a class III trout stream, runs through the south part of the property providing fishing opportunities. A No Entry Refuge exists on the north side of the property, west of the river, where hunting and trapping are prohibited. A boat launch located just outside the refuge, off of North Bridge Road, provides access to the Fox River and Tichigan Lake. Wildlife on the property includes deer, turkey, waterfowl, and other small game. Pheasants are stocked on the property.

The property can be found approximately 4 miles northwest of the Village of Waterford off of Marsh Road.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Tichigan Wildlife Area:

Hunting - deer, waterfowl, turkey, small game, pheasants (2pm closing) Trapping Hiking Snowmobiling Trail Berry picking

Wildlife viewing Fishing - Tichigan Creek (Class III Trout Stream) and Tichigan Lake Bird watching Canoeing

Additional Information

Download [PDF 350KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

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

For more information on Tichigan Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management