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Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area– LaSage Unit
Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area – LaSage Unit is located in west central Outagamie County in the Township of Ellington. The state owns and manages approximately 500 acres.
The wildlife area is comprised of aspen forest and bottomland hardwoods along the Wolf River floodplain. The Wolf River runs along the entire eastern boundary of the property.
Whitetails Unlimited-Fox Valley Chapter leases 20 acres with a house and outbuildings on the property. The public may use this area, with the exception of 3 acres surrounding the buildings, and the buildings themselves. There is a locked and gated road that leads to these buildings. There is parking available on County Highway S. Various canoe access points are found along the eastern boundary of the property, where the Wolf River runs.
Management
Management Objective
The LaSage Unit of the Wolf River Bottoms WA is managed to provide opportunities for public hunting, trapping, fishing and other outdoor recreation while protecting the qualities of the unique native communities and associated species found on the property. Management includes maintenance of continuous, extensive floodplain communities and a hydrologic connection between the river and off-channel aquatic habitats. Bottomland hardwoods are maintained by favoring silver maple and swamp white oak while retaining other native tree and understory species. The aspen cover type is maintained where currently found through timber management. Where feasible, populations of invasive species are controlled or eliminated by cutting, pulling, burning, herbicide treatment and/or bio-control.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area – LaSage Unit:
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
- Bird watching
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Map
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For more information on Wolf River Bottoms Wildlife Area – LaSage Unit contact the property manager.
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