Whitman Dam Wildlife Area

Whitman Dam Wildlife Area is a 2253 acre property in Buffalo County. Find it 3 Miles southeast of Cochrane across main river channel from Merrick State Park. Access available from Merrick State Park or at the end of Whitman Dam Road west of Kamrowski road. The property consists of floodplain forest and marshland.

History of Management

The Whitman Dam Wildlife Area was established in 1965 through a donation of 1257 acres of land made to the State of Wisconsin by John Latsch in 1919. Mr. Latsch donated the land to be used by citizens of Wisconsin for outdoor recreational activities. In 1936 the US Corps of Engineers installed Lock and Dam #5 which tied into the north end of the Whitman Dam Wildlife Area. Since the construction of the dam three culverts have been installed that allow water to flow through the wildlife area. Management on the property is limited to boundary posting and fish and wildlife population surveys.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Whitman Dam Wildlife Area:

Hunting - rabbits, squirrels, deer, turkey, ruffed grouse Trapping Hiking Pets (Note)

Wildlife Viewing Bird watching

Additional Information

Download [PDF 605KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

• Hunting in Wisconsin
• Hunting and Trapping Regulations
• Season Dates
• Online License Sales
• Interactive Web Mapping
• Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge [Exit DNR]
• Buffalo County Information [Exit DNR]
• Plan your trip to Buffalo County [Exit DNR]

For more information on Whitman Dam Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management