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Tamarack Creek Wildlife Area

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Tamarack Creek Wildlife Area is a 542-acre property in Trempealeau County. Find it 10 miles north of Trempealeau on the west side of Highway 93. Access is along County Highway F. The property consists of upland hardwoods, marsh, bog and grassland.

Management Objectives

Acquisition began in 1959 under the Scattered Wetlands Program. The property has since grown to 542 acres in size. Management on the property consists of boundary posting, parking area maintenance, prescribed burning, timber management and tree/shrub planting.

For more information on master planning for this and other wildlife areas around the state, visit the property planning page.

Recreation

The Tamarack Creek Wildlife Area offers many recreational opportunities:

  • Birding;
  • Cross-country skiing (no designated trail);
  • Fishing (trout);
  • Hiking (no designated trail);
  • Hunting (especially noted for rabbits, squirrels, deer, turkey, ruffed grouse and pheasants);
  • Trapping;
  • Wild edibles/gathering; and
  • Wildlife viewing.

Maps

Download [PDF] a map of this property.

If you are interested in exploring this property further, you can access an interactive map.

Adopt a Fish or Wildlife Area

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