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McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area
McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area is a 5,497 acre property located in Polk County. It consists of rolling upland aspen, oak, and maple forest, lowland forest, trout stream, lakes, tamarack/black spruce bog, and spruce plantation.
McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area is ½ mile south of Clam Falls on 60th or 68th Street, off Hwy I. From Frederic, take Hwy W east for 8 miles. The property is north and south of Hwy W. From Luck, take Hwy 48 east for 8 miles to Hwy O. Head north on Hwy O for two miles and the property is on the north side of Hwy O. There are small gravel parking areas at various locations throughout the property.
Management
History of Management
McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area (MCWA) was established in 1945 because it was a major wintering area for deer, for watershed protection, and for access to four trout streams. After 2,320 acres was acquired north of Hwy W, the project boundary was expanded in 1958 to its current size. The area is popular with hunters, especially ruffed grouse and deer hunters. There are 4 lakes on the property; McKenzie, Margaret, Tula, and Dinger. McKenzie Lake has the only developed boat landing, which is at the end of 280th Avenue. The other lakes are walk in only. Margaret Lake is a Wild Lake and can be reached by walking ½ mile south of Hwy W on a narrow trail. McKenzie Creek, the namesake for the property and one of the reasons the project was established, is a class 1 trout stream that can be accessed at several locations throughout the property.
Management Objective
Today, trout stream management has been done on McKenzie Creek. An active forest management program is implemented to maintain quality habitat for ruffed grouse and deer. A well maintained trail system is mowed annually.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area:
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling trail
- Wildlife viewing
- Bird watching
- Berry picking
- Fishing
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For more information on McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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