4/5/2025

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Migrations being seen on the property: (please note that these migrations can change daily)

- Sandhill Cranes

- Sporadic Trumpeter Swans                             

- Migrating Waterfowl: Northern Shovelers, Hooded Mergansers, Mallards, and others

- Some sightings of bluebirds

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​Trails Update:​​

Trails are icy, muddy, and snow covered along different stretches of the trails. Please be cautious as we experience this spring break up time as you go out and use the trails.

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 ​Remember: Navarino Wildlife Area is a multiuse property and please respect everyone who wants to come out and use the property. Reminder that Spring Turkey season is approaching so be respectful to those hunters who may be using the property.

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​*Be prepared before you go. Wear protective clothing and be aware of the weather conditions. Dressing in bright colors while hiking is always recommended.

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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 wildlife.

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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, but MUST BE leashed from April 15th through July 15th due to ground nesting wildlife.

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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.