Activities at the Mead Wildlife Area
The Mead Wildlife Area has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast!
Birdwatching
"The Mead is probably the best all around wildlife watching acreage in central Wisconsin." ~ Birding in Central Wisconsin
Check out the birds at the Mead or the Mead's bird checklist.
Hunting
Principal huntable wildlife: Waterfowl, deer, grouse, woodcock, squirrels and rabbits.
Visit the DNR's website for
2006 hunting and trapping season dates
.
Visit the DNR's website for
Wisconsin hunting regulations
.
Hiking
The mead offers 70 miles of hiking trails!
Biking
For maps of bicycle routes throughout Wisconsin, please visit the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation's website
.
Wildlife Watching
A list of links to the types of animals that can be found at Mead and
elsewhere in Wisconsin is located at the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources' (EEK!)
Environmental Education for Kids
website. Enjoy!
Boating
Dog Training
The Wisconsin Association of Field Trial Clubs (WAFTC) and the Pointing Gun Dog Association (PGDA) are just two of the organizations that use the Mead property for trials and events.
Teaching / Learning / Local History
View the Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center Building Use Policy.