Barker Creek Extensive Wildlife Habitat Area
Barker Creek Extensive Wildlife Habitat Area is a 74-acre property of predominantly shrub and sedge/cattail marsh with surrounding grass fields and scattered areas of aspen. Find it by going north of Barron in Barron County on Highway 25 for 3 miles. Turn east on 17th Avenue and go 2.25 miles. The property is on the north side of the road.
This property is only a few miles from the Rice Lake exit on Hwy 53. There are great opportunities to hunt (deer, pheasant, grouse, turkey and more), trap and do some wildlife viewing or birding.
Management Objectives
This property was purchased through the Extensive Wildlife Habitat Area (EWHA) program for waterfowl management. Prairie grasses are planted on the adjacent fields, which are periodically burned and/or mowed to maintain waterfowl and upland bird nesting habitat. A few ponds were also dug to improve waterfowl habitat.
Recreation
The Barker Creek Extensive Wildlife Habitat Area offers many recreational opportunities:
- Birding
- Cross-country skiing (no designated trail)
- Hiking (no designated trail)
- Hunting (especially noted for deer, pheasant, grouse and turkey)
- Trapping
- Wild edibles/gathering
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Bathroom - None.
- Parking lot - Yes.
- Campground and size - None.
- Trails, Types and Lengths - None.
Maps
View or download a printable map of this property.
If you are interested in exploring this property further, you can access an interactive map.
