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Dekorra Public Hunting Grounds
Dekorra Public Hunting Grounds is a 225 acre property located in Columbia County. Find it 8 miles northwest of Poynette off of Hwy. V just west of Interstate 90/94. The property consists of approximatly 15 acres of wetland, 45 acres of upland, and 165 wooded acres.
This public hunting ground was established to provide the public with additional hunting and recreating opportunity. In the late 1990’s, a wetland restoration project was completed, creating habitat for wildlife, especially waterfowl.
Management
Historically, the primary management objective for Dekorra Public Hunting Grounds was to provide hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. As lands were acquired, marginal farm fields were converted to prairie to compliment the existing native prairie community and provide additional wildlife habitat and hunting opportunity.
Management Objective
Current management objectives focus on protecting the watershed of the Wisconsin River and managing for pre-settlement vegetation types. This includes maintaining existing prairies and savannas and seeking opportunities to increase these cover types. The property is managed on a landscape scale, creating smooth transitions between cover types.
The property is monitored for invasive species such as purple loosestrife and honeysuckle. Biotic control for purple loosestrife occurs on this property. Prairie and savanna areas are managed and maintained through prescribed burning, mowing, and herbicide use to limit brush encroachment and encourage vigorous grasslands. Wetlands are managed through limited disturbance to prevent the spread of reed canary grass. Woodlands are managed in a manner that limits the spread of oak wilt and encourages regeneration of oak, hickory, etc.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Dekorra Public Hunting Grounds:
- Hunting - deer, waterfowl, squirrels, furbearer, turkey (zone 3)
- Trapping - furbearers
- Hiking
- Berry picking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Bird watching
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For more information on Dekorra Public Hunting Grounds contact the property manager.
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