Brusky Wildlife Area
Brusky Wildlife Area is a 75-acre property located in Kewaunee County. This property is a complex of upland grasslands and small wetlands with open water that mimics prairie pothole habitat on a small scale. Brusky Wildlife Area was converted to its present habitat through wetland restoration projects employing small dikes and scrapes. The wetland/grassland complex provides good nesting cover for a variety of game and nongame bird species. Primary recreational uses are waterfowl and pheasant hunting. Brusky periodically receives stocked pheasants. Bird watching and wildlife viewing are also common activities at this small property.
The DNR acquired the property in 1999 with funds from the Stewardship program. Habitat restoration work was completed using dikes and wildlife scrapes to create the matrix of wetlands on the property. This property is a good representation of wetland and grassland complexes. The grassland habitat provides good nesting cover for waterfowl. Periodically, local hunt clubs partner with the department to stock pheasants in the fall.
Find this property southwest of Kewaunee. There is one parking area located on the north side of the property on Townline Road, south of Highway 29.
Management Objectives
Mowing and prescribed fire are utilized to maintain the grassland wetland complex at Brusky WA. Invasive vascular and woody species are managed through cutting, mowing, fire and herbicide.
For more information on master planning for this and other wildlife areas around the state, visit the property planning page.
Recreation
The Brusky Wildlife Area offers many recreational opportunities:
- Birding
- Cross-country skiing (no designated trail)
- Hiking (no designated trail)
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Wild edibles/gathering
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Bathroom - none.
- Parking lot - there is one improved gravel parking area.
- Campground and size - none.
- Trails, Types and Lengths - non-designated only.
Maps
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If you are interested in exploring this property further, you can access an interactive map.
