Becker Waterfowl Production Area

Enjoy hiking three miles of nature trails in the Becker Waterfowl Production Area 1 mile north of Pardeeville on Hwy 22. Two trail heads with parking. One is located 1.5 miles north of Pardeeville on Hwy 22. The second is 1 mile north of Pardeeville then 1 mile west on Haynes Road across from the entrance to Indian Trails Campground. This 357 acre Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) hiking trail system is built and maintained by the staff of Indian Trails Campground in collaboration with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. A WPAconsists of wetland habitat surrounded by grassland and woodland communities. While a WPA is managed primarily for ducks and geese, they also provide habitat for a variety of other wildlife species such as non-gamegrassland birds, shorebirds, wading birds, mink, muskrat, wild turkey and deer. Trails are for foot traffic only.The WPA is open to wildlife observation, hiking, cross-country skiing, nature study and photography. Dogs must be on a leash except while engaged in hunting during established open seasons. Take only pictures, leave only footprints!