Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area

Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area Crex Meadows occupies a portion of what early writers referred to as the Northwest Wisconsin Pine Barrens. Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is about 30,000 acres.

Originally part of the Wisconsin Pine Barrens, it is now the state's largest remaining portion of this globally endangered ecosystem. The rare sedge marsh and brush prairie habitats make the area a utopia for wildlife, which in turn, makes Crex a paradise for bird watchers, naturalists, botanists, hunters, and all other hearty explorers who are interested in the great bounty that nature offers.

Please take a look at this message from the Wisconsin DNR. Stay well, everyone. We hope to see you when this is all over...
03/19/2020

Please take a look at this message from the Wisconsin DNR.

Stay well, everyone. We hope to see you when this is all over.

WISCONSIN STATE PARKS UPDATE 4/28/2020

Effective May 1, 2020, nearly all Wisconsin State Parks will be open with limited capacity. Annual admission passes and/or trail passes are required. New hours for all properties will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. All properties will close weekly on Wednesday. All camping will be closed through May 26, 2020.

For full details including a list of the properties that will remain closed: https://www.facebook.com/WIDNR/posts/3334394549958056
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PARKS UPDATE 4/9/2020 9:16 a.m.: Effective Friday, April 10 – Several of Wisconsin’s State Parks are closed at the direction of Gov. Evers. For more information and a full list of parks: https://www.facebook.com/WIDNR/posts/3287354864662025

In light of COVID-19, the DNR is closely following guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, CDC and World Health Organization (WHO).

All state parks, forests and trails will remain open for public use with voluntary entrance fees.

However, to protect public health:
🌳 All buildings at these properties will be closed with the exception of some restroom facilities
🌳 Entrance fees are voluntary and park and trail passes will only be available at self-registration or e-pay stations
🌳 All planned events/activities will be canceled for the duration of the public health emergency
🌳All campground and all shelter reservations are canceled through April 30, 2020. People with current reservations will be contacted to reschedule or refund their reservations.

The health and safety of our customers, volunteers and staff are of the utmost importance to the DNR.

We continue to receive the most up-to-date information and will adjust operations as conditions change. We will continue to monitor on-the-ground circumstances each day to determine if park closures become necessary.

03/16/2020

ANNOUNCEMENT: In the attempt to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Crex Meadows will not be hosting any events from at least March 16th- April 19th.

After that time, we will re-assess the situation and provide an update.

The DNR is hiring at Crex Meadows! (2nd position)
03/06/2020

The DNR is hiring at Crex Meadows! (2nd position)

Limited Term Employment (LTE) openings with the Department are located throughout Wisconsin.

The DNR is hiring at Crex Meadows!
03/06/2020

The DNR is hiring at Crex Meadows!

Limited Term Employment (LTE) openings with the Department are located throughout Wisconsin.

We still need mentors for our Learn to Hunt Turkey event this April! Share with your friends! This is a great opportunit...
03/04/2020

We still need mentors for our Learn to Hunt Turkey event this April! Share with your friends! This is a great opportunity to share our Wisconsin Hunting Traditions with others!

If you are interested, please contact Lauren Finch at 715-463-2739 or [email protected]

02/24/2020

NOTICE: There will be no Tuesday children’s program this week!

Please check our website at the end of the week for dates for Spring children’s programs!

Have you always wanted to learn how to turkey hunt? If so, Crex Meadows may have an opportunity for YOU!This event welco...
02/17/2020

Have you always wanted to learn how to turkey hunt? If so, Crex Meadows may have an opportunity for YOU!

This event welcomes people with no turkey hunting experience to come and learn from mentors who have been hunting for years.

Call us at 715-463-2739 for more information!

Don’t forget to join us THIS Friday evening, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm, for our Candlelight Hike Event! No registration necessary...
02/03/2020

Don’t forget to join us THIS Friday evening, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm, for our Candlelight Hike Event!
No registration necessary. All ages welcome.

Join us next Friday evening, February 7th, for a Candlelight Snowshoe Hike at Crex!All ages welcome!
01/29/2020

Join us next Friday evening, February 7th, for a Candlelight Snowshoe Hike at Crex!
All ages welcome!

There is still time to register for programs THIS weekend! Friday night: Sunset Snowshoe Hike from 3:30 pm- 5:00 pmSatur...
01/21/2020

There is still time to register for programs THIS weekend!

Friday night: Sunset Snowshoe Hike from 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm

Saturday morning: Winter Birds Hike from 9:00 am- 11:00 am

Saturday afternoon: Winter Wildlife Snowshoe Hike from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm

Register Here:

Come to the Grantsburg Library on Wednesday mornings for a special program with Wildlife Educator, Lauren Finch. Kids will get to hear stories, do crafts, and participate in wildlife related activities!

01/15/2020

CALLING ALL HUNTERS AND FISHERMAN:

This year, Crex Meadows is going to be hosting several hunting and fishing programs for beginners. However, we can’t do this without YOUR help!

We are looking for mentors for the following workshops:

Hunt for Food Events: Turkey, Deer, Small Mammals, Ruffed Grouse

Fish for Dinner Events: Ice Fishing, Summer Fishing (Panfish/ Bass)

If you have interest in being a mentor, PLEASE contact Lauren Finch at 715-463-2739 or [email protected]

01/13/2020

Looking for a fun, family activity to do this week? Come to the Crex Meadows Visitor Center and rent some snowshoes!

Stick around to hike our trails, or head out somewhere else!

Snowshoes can be rented for $5/pair/day. You can even rent them for the weekend, with a check written for the replacement cost (to be voided upon return).

Address

102 E Crex Avenue
Grantsburg, WI
54840

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17154632739

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