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Borst Valley Wildlife Area
Borst Valley Wildlife Area is a 1343 acre property in Trempealeau County. Find it 7 miles northwest of Independence at the intersection of CTH V and CTH VV. The property consists of upland hardwoods, marshland, and grassland.
Management
Management Objective
First land purchased in 1968 and officially established as a State Wildlife Management Area in 1979. Since the initial purchase the Borst Valley has grown to 1343 acres. The property has been actively managed through land acquisition, timber harvesting, tree and shrub plantings, grassland plantings, establishment of hunter walking trails and wetland development.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Borst Valley Wildlife Area:
- Hunting - rabbits, squirrels, deer, turkey, ruffed grouse, and pheasants (stocked).
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Pets (Note)
- Berry and mushroom picking
- Cross country skiing (No marked or groomed trails)
- Wildlife Viewing
- Trout fishing
- Bird watching
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Map
Download [PDF 167KB] a map of this property.
Useful Links
For more information on Borst Valley Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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