Weirgor Springs Wildlife Area

Management Objectives

Currently, the property is managed to promote fish and wildlife habitat, with the most common uses being deer, bear, turkey and grouse hunting, trapping and trout fishing, as well as non-consumptive wildlife viewing.

Active timber management continues on the property today using modern silviculture practices with a focus on quality wildlife habitat for both game and non-game species. About 1,240 acres of the property are comprised of aspen in several age classes. There are individual mature, mast-producing red and white oaks scattered throughout the property but increase in density in the northwest portion. On the upland grounds, red and large white pine areas are scattered about. Small pockets of hemlock, as well as some spruce stands, can also be found on the low ground. There is no shortage of alder found along the streams and transitions to the upland, management for alder regeneration is considered when applicable.

Throughout the property, a network of rustic trails connects maintained wildlife openings complexes providing forage and cover for wildlife in the forested stands. The non-designated trails are improved and not only allow hunter access but also reoccurring access for timber management purposes.

Stream riparian areas are managed to protect the waterway as well as stream flows for the fishery resource, primarily brook trout, which are abundant in Beaver and Buckhorn creeks and offer high catch rates and ample harvest opportunities in these small clear streams. Beaver activity provides an opportunity for trappers, and damage to trout water has been a concern throughout the history of the property.

For more information on master planning for this and other wildlife areas around the state, visit the Property Planning page.