Highway T Wildlife Area
Highway T Wildlife Area is a 77-acre property in Barron County located just north of the city of Barron. Find it by going west of Barron 1 mile to county Highway T, then north 2 miles. The property is divided equally by the highway and there is a small parking area on either side of the property.
This property consists of 16.5 acres of flowages surrounded by sedge meadow and prairie. The parking lot overlooking the large flowage provides an opportunity for people to regularly view families of swans, geese, and other wildlife without needing to exit their vehicles. With the variety of habitats associated with this wildlife area along with the adjacent private ag fields and woods, this is a great spot to hunt pheasant, deer, and waterfowl. Also, furbearers can be found living in the flowages that can be viewed or trapped. The location is very easy to find and within a short drive of town.
Management Objectives
Ducks Unlimited acquired 40 acres in the 1980s and donated them to the state for the development of a waterfowl flowage. This 16-acre flowage was created in 1992 with funding from Ducks Unlimited. A 2-acre flowage has also been developed on the east side of the property. The remaining land has been planted to prairie grasses and is maintained by periodic prescribed burning and/or mowing.
Recreation
The Highway T Wildlife Area offers many recreational opportunities:
- Birding
- Canoeing
- Cross-country skiing (no designated trail)
- Fishing
- Hiking (no designated trail)
- Hunting (especially noted for waterfowl, deer, pheasant and turkey)
- Kayaking
- Trapping
- Wild edibles/gathering
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Bathroom - none.
- Parking lot - yes.
- Campground and size - none.
- Trails, Types and Lengths - none.
Maps
Download [PDF] a map of this property.
If you are interested in exploring this property further, you can find it on this interactive map.
