10/9/2024

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Sightings Reported: Swans and Sandhill cranes can be seen flying over head, seen in surrounding corn fields, or on the flowages. The best times to view them are in the sunset & sunrise time frames as they return and leave their roosts. 

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*Be prepared before you go. Ticks are out.  Wear protective clothing or bug spray as you head outdoors and always remember to check whenever you are outside, even in your own backyard.

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*Please be respectful. Remember that wildlife area is a multi use property and we can all do our part to enjoy our time outdoors.

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*If stopping to view wildlife, please move over and put on your hazards as you slow down or if you are stopped. Please note that there are various parking lots and pull offs on McDonald Road that you can use to view migrations.

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*Be aware that Navarino Wildlife Area is a public wildlife area and is open for hunting and trapping.  As the different hunting seasons approach different areas of the wildlife area will close to hunting. We encourage all hikers to wear bright colors and have their dogs easily identifiable. For questions on were hunting occurs on the wildlife area, please feel free to contact NNC at 715-758-6999.

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Thank you for helping us keep Navarino Wildlife Area a place that people enjoy coming to!

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Dogs are welcomed on the wildlife area. 

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For any questions, please contact the NNC staff at 715-758-6999.

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Maps can be found here.