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Underwood Wildlife Area
Underwood Wildlife Area is a 1,602 acre property located in northeast Iron County. It was purchased by the Conservation Department in the 1940's and 1950’s to protect the area as a deer yard. Cedar and hemlock browse cutting for deer in the winters changed the area to be more dominated by hardwoods, reducing its suitability as a deer yard.
Located in northeast Iron County. Take Highway 51, nine miles north of Mercer to Highway G. Then go four miles east to Bass Lake Road. On Bass Lake Road go north about two and a half miles.
Management
Management Objective
Current timber harvest is used to maintain aspen stands and an uneven aged NH forest. Grass openings were created in the 1980’s and are maintained today. DNR Wildlife and DNR Forestry are using this area to experiment with cedar, hemlock and oak regeneration.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Underwood Wildlife Area:
- Hunting - all types
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Biking
- Pets (Note)
- Auto travel
- Berry picking
- Cross country skiing,
not groomed - Wildlife Viewing
- Bird watching
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Please note: The road into area may not be plowed in the winter.
Map
Download [PDF 140KB] a map of this property.
Useful Links
For more information on Underwood Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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