Prince’s Point Wildlife Area

Prince’s Point Wildlife Area consists of approximately 2000 acres of mostly bottomland hardwoods and open water marsh, and is located just off of County Hwy D three miles northeast of Whitewater.

This wildlife area is primarily riparian wetlands associated with the confluence of Spring Creek, the Scuppernong River, and the Bark River. A large portion of the area is comprised of bottomland hardwoods and shrub/carr. There is a small portion of upland cover along Koch Road on the northern edge of the property.

Management

Management Objective

A total of approximately 1000 acres are managed in four wetland impoundments. The water levels in these impoundments are manipulated for moist soil management to maximize use by waterfowl and other wetland birds. The southern most impoundment is managed as a waterfowl refuge.

Some of the management techniques employed to both maintain and establish quality habitats will include water level manipulation, prescribed fire, brush control, and invasive species removal.

For a complete list of resource management, development, and protection objectives, as well as public use management and development objectives, see Appendix D in the recently approved Glacial Heritage Area Feasibility Study, Master Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.

Recreation

The following recreational opportunities exist at Prince’s Point Wildlife Area:

Hunting - waterfowl, pheasant, deer, turkey

Trapping

Hiking

Snowmobiling Trail

Pets (Note)

Berry picking

Cross country skiing

Bird watching

Wildlife viewing

Fishing

Canoeing

Map

Download [PDF 194KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links

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

For more information on Prince’s Point Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management

Last Revised: Tuesday December 15 2009