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Goose Lake Wildlife Area
Goose Lake Wildlife Area is a 134 acre property located in Scott Township in the east central part of Burnett County, approximately three miles northeast of ‘A & H’ on Kessler Road. It lies on the north side of Goose Lake - a 62 acre landlocked, seepage lake containing three state owned islands. The uplands consist of aspen, jack pine and an 11 acre warm season grass field.
History of Management
This property was conveyed to the DNR in 1959 by a U.S. government agency - the property to be designated for public use.
Presently, the 11 acre field is burned approximately every five years to maintain the warm season grass and prairie forb plant community for grassland birds and other wildlife.Recreation Opportunities
The following recreational opportunities exist at Goose Lake Wildlife Area:
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Berry picking
- Wildlife viewing
- Fishing
- Bird watching
- Canoeing
- Snow-shoeing
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Additional Information
Download [PDF 126KB] a map of this property.
Useful Links:
- Hunting in Wisconsin
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- Burnett County Information [Exit DNR]
- Plan your trip to Burnett County [Exit DNR]
For more information on Goose Lake Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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