Waunakee Marsh Wildlife Area

Waunakee Marsh Wildlife Area is a 470 acre property consisting of approximately 40 acres of hardwood upland forest, 25 acres of upland warm season grassland, and 400 acres of marsh dominated by cattail with some areas of sedge meadow.

Waunakee Marsh Wildlife Area is located in Dane County. From Waunakee, head west on State HWY 19 three and one half miles to a parking lot on the south side of the road.

History of Management

The Waunakee Wildlife Area was established in 1958 with the intent to protect the extensive wetlands associated with the upper reach of Six Mile Creek and its springheads, and to provide for public hunting. Six Mile Creek flows east through Waunakee Marsh to the Village of Waunakee, and then south emptying into Lake Mendota.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Waunakee Marsh Wildlife Area:

Hunting - Waterfowl, rabbits, squirrels Trapping Hiking

Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife present include American bittern, marsh hawk, sandhill crane, great blue heron, mallards, blue winged teal, rabbits, squirrels, mink, muskrat and otter. Bird watching

Additional Information

Download [PDF 173KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

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

For more information on Waunakee Marsh Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management