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Yellowstone Wildlife Area
Yellowstone Wildlife Area is a 4,000 acre property located in Lafayette County. the property consists mostly of rolling upland grass and agricultural fields, with scattered woods and old oak savannah. Find it on County Road F between Darlington and Blanchardville. From Argyle take County Road. G.
Management
Management Objective
Half of the property was purchased in the 1950’s. The remaining was the first Stewarship purchase in 1989. Today the property is managed for oak savannah restoration. The property offers excellent hunting opportunities for small game, pheasants, turkey and deer, especially for those willing to walk. Waterfowl hunting is available but limited.
Recreation
The following recreational opportunities exist at Yellowstone Wildlife Area:
- Hunting - pheasants
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Snowmobile Trail
- Pets (Note)
- Swimming (at own risk, no lifeguard)
- Canoeing
- Fishing - catch and release trout on Steiner Brook
- Cross country skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Berry Picking, etc.
- Bird watching
- Target range - unsupervised 50 yd small bore range and 100 yd rifle range. Closed on Tuesday for agency shoots and maintenance.
- Horse trails - 30 miles of trails.
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Map
Download [PDF 287KB] a map of this property.
Useful Links
For more information on Yellowstone Wildlife Area contact the property manager.
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