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Eau Galle River Wildlife Area
Eau Galle River Wildlife Area is a 236 acre property located approximately 10 miles southwest of Menomonie or 4 miles north of Eau Galle. County Hwy. C borders much of this property on the west side and 220th St. and 220th Ave. meet on the north end of the property.
The Eau Galle River winds through this property from north to south for roughly 1.5 miles. The river is generally shallow with a sandy bottom. Immediately adjacent to the river you will find a mix of bottomland hardwood tree species and brush. As you move away from the river, the vegetation transitions to central hardwoods and pine. Also on this property is a natural pond roughly 2 acres in size and some small backwater sloughs that receive runoff and flood water when the river is high.
Management
Management Objective
Acquisition of the Eau Galle River Wildlife Area began in 1961 with 3 parcels acquired within 2 years. The fourth and final parcel was purchased in 1979. In the property's infancy, it was once referred to as a "little Tiffany" in comparison to the expansive Tiffany Wildlife Area that straddles the Chippewa River in Buffalo and Pepin Counties. Sportmen's clubs from Eau Galle and Elmwood provided assistance with some of the land acquisitions.
This property was established because of its waterfowl and furbearer production potential. Currently, the property is primarily for its woodland value and to protect the water quality of the Eau Galle River. Very little management is necessary as it is mostly wooded. The property is monitored for invasive plant species and will likely undergo forest management in the future.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Eau Galle River Wildlife Area:
- Hunting - deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game
- Trapping
- Snowmobiling trail
- Wildlife Viewing
- Berry picking
- Fishing
- Bird watching
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For more information on Eau Galle River Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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