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Mead Wildlife Area, Milladore, WI
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Mead Wildlife Area

A large Wisconsin wetland, forest, and grassland preserve near Marshfield, known for birding and wildlife watching.

201517 County Rd S Milladore, WI 54454 · Milladore, WI

About Mead Wildlife Area

The George W. Mead Wildlife Area lies in the Little Eau Pleine River valley and covers more than 33,000 acres of marsh, woodland, and open grassland. Stanton Mead donated 20,000 acres to the state in 1959 as a refuge, honoring his father. The area supports a wide range of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Visitors can explore a long network of internal roads and dikes, plus three easy walking trails near the visitor center. The nearby McMillan Marsh Wildlife Area offers hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, and birdwatching.

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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