Big Swamp Wildlife Area

Big Swamp Wildlife Area is a 844 acre property in Buffalo County. Find it 5 Miles west of Mondovi south of Hwy. 10. Currently access is only available from Cty Hwy A on the south side of the property. The property consists of upland hardwoods and marsh.

History of Management

Acquisition began on the property in 1956 with the goal of protecting winter pheasant cover for pheasants. The Big Swamp WMA has since grown to 844 acres in size. Management on the property is limited as much of the acreage consists of tamarack swamp and lowlands, although there is a mix of upland hardwoods on the property. The property is surrounded by private lands so it is important that users know and respect the property boundaries.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Big Swamp Wildlife Area:

Hunting - rabbits, squirrels, deer Trapping Hiking Pets (Note)

Wildlife Viewing Bird watching

Additional Information

Download [PDF 129KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

• Hunting in Wisconsin
• Hunting and Trapping Regulations
• Season Dates
• Online License Sales
• Interactive Web Mapping
• Buffalo County Information [Exit DNR]
• Plan your trip to Buffalo County [Exit DNR]

For more information on Big Swamp Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management