Deer Creek Wildlife Area

Deer Creek Wildlife Area is located in northeast Waupaca and northwest Outagamie Counties in the Townships of Deer Creek and Matteson. The wildlife area is approximately 1,500 acres in size.

The property is comprised of rolling uplands of fine sand, which surrounds a central peat bog. Open fields, swamp conifer, lowland shrub, bog, pine plantations, and aspen/oak forests make up the habitat types of the land. The wildlife area drains to the Embarrass River, which is 2 miles to the west. The Wolf River lies to the east of the property.

Find Deer Creek Wildlife Area 5 miles west of Leeman off of HWY F. There are three parking areas providing access to the property. Two are located on County Highway I near Hanson Road and the other is found on the corner of Birch Road. There is an easement on the end of Spruce Road providing access to the property.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Deer Creek Wildlife Area:

• Hunting
• Trapping
• Hiking
• Snowmobiling
• Wildlife Viewing
• Bird watching
• Berry picking

Additional Information

Download [PDF 204KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

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

For more information on Deer Creek Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management