| Loon Lake Wildlife Area is a 3123 acre property located
mostly in Barron County with a small portion in Polk county. It consists
of rolling upland oak, maple, and aspen forest, grass fields, waterfowl
flowages, pothole lakes, lowland brush, and the Apple River. Find it 4
miles north of Turtle Lake or 4 miles south of Cumberland. From Turtle
Lake, go north on Hwy 63 for 3 miles to 16th Avenue. Turn west onto 16th
Avenue and go ½ mile, then head north on ¾ /1st Street for 1 1/2 mile.
From Cumberland, head south on Hwy 63 for approximately 4 miles. Just
south of Comstock, head west on 18 1/2 - 19 1/2 Avenue. Part of the
property is within 1/2 mile of Hwy 63. The rest of the property is 2 1/2
miles west, south of 19 1/2 Avenue.
History of Management
Loon Lake Wildlife Area was established in the 1960’s for waterfowl
and forest wildlife management. Ducks, geese, deer, ruffed grouse,
woodcock, gray squirrels, black bear, and furbearers are the main
species of interest for hunting or wildlife viewing. A large
concentration of sandhill cranes can be seen on cropfields on the west
side of the property in the fall.
Over 100 acres of flowages have been developed along with small dug
potholes for waterfowl management. Approximately 600 acres of grassland
habitat developed for waterfowl and grassland birds is burned and mowed
periodically to maintain habitat quality. An extensive trail system is
maintained for walking hunter access and wildlife viewing.
Recreation Opportunities
The following recreational opportunities exist at Loon Lake Wildlife
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