Peshtigo Brook Wildlife Area
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Summary
It is actually located in Wisconsin. The following is a summary about the Peshtigo Brook Wildlife Area in Wisconsin:
The Peshtigo Brook Wildlife Area is located in northeastern Wisconsin and covers approximately 7,700 acres. The area is home to a variety of wildlife species, including deer, bear, coyotes, and numerous bird species. There are several reasons to visit the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
One of the main points of interest in the area is the Peshtigo River, which runs through the wildlife area and offers excellent fishing opportunities for trout and smallmouth bass. Visitors can also explore the numerous hiking trails that wind through the forests and wetlands within the wildlife area.
Interesting facts about the area include its history of wildfires, which have occurred periodically since the mid-1800s. The most famous of these wildfires occurred in 1871 and is known as the Peshtigo Fire, which burned over 1 million acres and claimed over 1,500 lives. The wildlife area also contains several historic structures, including a sawmill and a logging camp.
The best time of year to visit the Peshtigo Brook Wildlife Area depends on the activities you are interested in. Hunting season runs from September through December, while fishing for trout is best in the spring and fall. Hiking and wildlife viewing can be enjoyed year-round, but the summer months offer the best weather for outdoor activities.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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