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 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 .

Bike trails are open from May 15 - September 1.

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.