George W Mead Wildlife Area
Photo Credit: Mead Wildlife Area
Features
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
- Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
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Hunting Type
- Deer
- Duck
- Goose
- Turkey
- Small Game
- Ruffed Grouse
- Other
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Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
- Flat
- Open
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Snowshoeing
- Yes
George W Mead Wildlife Area
Information:
715-457-6771
Tuesday - Friday: 9: A.M. - 4 P.M. | Saturday- Monday: Closed |
Open for special events as well.
This wildlife area is the third largest in the state and features 33,000 acres of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Hunt bear, deer, ducks, geese and small game. Hikers can enjoy walking 70 miles of trails. Bird watching is always spectacular, 291 species of birds have been recorded here.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Rudolph Country Christmas
12/13/2025
Rudolph - 14.21 miles away
2
Badger State Winter Games
1/09/2026 - 4/30/2026
Wausau - 19.58 miles away
3
Artic Run Model Railroad Show & Sale
1/24/2026
Stevens Point - 21.24 miles away
4
Winter Fest
1/24/2026
Wausau - 21.59 miles away
5
Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
1/23/2026 - 1/24/2026
Wisconsin Rapids - 22.74 miles away
6
Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings Hockey
1/30/2026 - 1/31/2026
Wisconsin Rapids - 22.74 miles away
7
Wakely's Ice Harvest
1/31/2026
Wisconsin Rapids - 24.03 miles away
8
Port Edwards Lions Fisheree
1/31/2026
Wisconsin Rapids - 24.03 miles away


