America's Wildest Places - Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1941 to provide an undisturbed sanctuary for a number of migratory birds and waterfowl including the redhead duck as well as to provide opportunities for people to connect with nature through many wildlife dependent recreational activities such as wildlife observation, photography, environmental education and interpretation, fishing and hunting.
Horicon Marsh is a shallow, peat-filled lake bed scoured out of limestone by the Green Bay lobe of the massive Wisconsin glacier. The glacier entered this area about 70,000 years ago and receded about 12,000 years ago. The same layer of rock that forms the gentle hills to the east of the marsh extends 500 miles to the east and is the same rock layer over which the Niagara River plunges at Niagara Falls. This Niagara Escarpment bordering the marsh, commonly referred to as The Ledge extends for 230 miles in the state of Wisconsin alone. The marsh itself is approximately 14 miles long and ranges from 3-5 miles in width.
The northern two-thirds of Horicon Marsh is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as the 22,000 acre Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. The southern third of the marsh, 11,000 acres, is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. At more than 33,000 acres, Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States and is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating ducks, sandhill cranes and Canada geese. It is recognized as a Wetland of International Importance, as both Globally and State Important Bird Areas, and is also a unit of the Ice Age Scientific Reserve. The marsh provides critical habitat for over 300 species of birds as well as muskrats, red foxes, turtles, frogs, bats, dragonflies, fish and much more.
Located in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Horicon Marsh is fed by the Rock River which flows through the refuge, following a course through southern Wisconsin and eventually ending in the Mississippi River at Rock Island, Illinois.
Native people built effigy mounds between 700 A.D. and 1200 A.D. These earthen burial mounds, ranging in size from 25 feet to over 300 feet long, were built to represent animal and geometric shapes including panther, bear, bison, deer, birds and others. These mounds contained many artifacts. The oldest known human artifact in the state of Wisconsin - an 11,200 year-old projectile point - was found near the Ledge in Oakfield, just north of Horicon Marsh.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of a complex that also includes the Fox River National Wildlife Refuge, 1,054 acres in Montello, WI; the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 330 acres, and Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge, 27 acres, located in Lake Michigan near Washington Island, WI; and the Leopold Wetland Management District, 57 waterfowl production areas, totaling 13,000 acres, located in 17 counties throughout Wisconsin.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Wildlife observation; photography; hiking; fishing; educational programs; guided tours; bicycling; snowshoeing; cross country skiing; and deer and upland game hunting, are the recreational opportunities offered at Horicon.
The office/visitor center is located on the east side of Horicon Marsh, 3.5 miles south of State Highway 49 on County Road Z.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (Office/Visitor Center)
W4279 Headquarters Road
Mayville, WI 53050
Driving Directions:
From Milwaukee (approx. 1 hour driving time):
Take Highway 45/41 north. Follow the signs for Highway 41 north. Exit at State Highway 49 (Waupun). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Follow State Highway 49 (about 8 miles) to Horicon Marsh.
From Madison (approx. 1 hour driving time):
Take U.S. Highway 151 north to the State Highway 49 exit (Waupun). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and stay on State Highway 49 as it will take you right to the marsh, especially our hiking trails and auto tour.
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Return visit to Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (Wisconsin)
Slide show of a return visit by twin sisters to the Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (floating boardwalk) and the adjacent Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area (Wisconsin) (hike around the dike). The total hiking distance for the day was (1.1 + 2.5 =) 3.6 miles. The weather was much better than it was for the previous visit the day before (August 29 v. August 30).
Around the Corner with John McGivern | Program | Horicon (#611)
[Latest Airdate: December 28, 2017]
[Original Airdate: March 30, 2017]
If all you know of Horicon is that there's a Marsh here, then you have (just like John did) a lot to learn. Truth is, the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary --- loved and known by bird and wildlife lovers throughout the world - deserves all the acclaim it gets. But even though the Marsh stole our hearts (what a remarkable place!), the City of Horicon steals the show. The John Deere Horicon Works is a shining example of this community's ability to retain big-time manufacturing, but the smaller business here are no less impressive. Horicon Bank and Leroy Meats are stars in this community. Sure-Fire Inc., Family Chiropractic and the Rock River Tap are trusted Horicon staples. And the experiences we had at the Satterlee Clark House and Horicon Marsh Boat Tours will be remembered as standouts of season 6. Just one question: Does John have to wear the rubber hip waders to be considered an honorary Marshman? (He'd be happy to...)
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Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin
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Horicon Marsh Boat Tour, August 23, 2017
The Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater marsh in the USA. It offers a migration habitat for many different birds.The southern 1/3 of the area is managed by Wisconsin State Wildlife, and the Northern 2/3rds is managed by National US Fish and Wildlife. It is fed by the Rock River.
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Horicon Marsh Canoe Kayak Trail
Paddled 7/15/16. Drizzle/overcast, approx. 10mph winds. Canoed from Greenhead Rd. landing (Mayville) to Nebraska St. landing (Horicon) and back. The water trail is approx. 6.5 miles.
Wildlife sightings included: 2 adult bald eagles, 3 juvenile bald eagles, american white pelicans, double-crested cormorants, tree swallows, barn swallows, black terns, great blue heron, great egret, common yellowthroat, yellow warbler, song sparrow, marsh wrens, red-winged black birds, muskrat, common carp
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Duck Marsh for sale Wisconsin, 300 AC Recreational Property
You are looking at a premier Duck Hunting Property, unrivaled in wetland habitat, and replete with waterfowl, you will need to travel far and wide to find a better opportunity to own your own, private Wildlife Refuge. This is truly a one of a kind Wisconsin Hunting Property that is exceptionally located at N1599 County XX in Auroraville, WI.
The 317 contiguous acres of precisely-managed Wetland Reserve Program land is appropriately referred to as The Marsh. The Marsh is strategically located within the Leopold Wetland Management District. Situated between Horicon and Fox River National Wildlife Refuge Systems, with the Eckstein Waterfowl Production area just down the road, you couldn’t find a better flyway for birds! The Marsh has a drivable dyke system that gives you access to all corners of this duck hunting gem with easy access from Hwy 21 and/or from Hwy XX! In addition to world-class duck hunting, you will find a deer sanctuary in the back corner of the property as well as turkeys galore!
The Marsh is complimented with cozy accommodations too! A like NWW 3840 sq. ft. Morton Building constructed in 2013 sits purposefully on the back corner of the dyke trail system, beyond the locked gate. With all of the luxuries of a Classic Duck Hunting Club, The Marsh comes complete – all furnishings, Old Fashioned glasses, storied mounts, and filled custom cabinets too! A great room joins an open design saloon-kitchen, the utilitarian bath/laundry facility, and a bunk room for your hunting party. A heated floored 42’ x 64’ shop complete with three 12 foot overhead doors is a perfect spot for staging your daily hunt, with ample space to store your hunting armada of boats, tracked gator, and blinds.
The Marsh is an absolute turnkey operation focused on a quality hunting experience, with an opportunity to begin a classic Arkansas Duck Hunting Club. A whole sale could include War Eagle Marshtoon & Ducktoon blinds, (2) pontoon blinds, 16 ft flat bottom boat, two pontoon trailers, & one flat bottom trailer!
Be ready for the expanded Fall season and call today for an adventure around this epic Duck Hunting property! To schedule a tour of this property please contact Joe Udoni and Jeff Dolski at 715-258-8800.
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Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge | Wikipedia audio article
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Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States located in the state of Wisconsin. It includes three islands in Lake Michigan: Hog Island, Plum Island, and Pilot Island. The islands are near Washington Island off the tip of the Door Peninsula of Wisconsin.
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