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Badger Lake - Monona County
GPS Coordinates:
42.152124, -96.22823
Management:
None listed
Description:
1109 acres of winding oxbows on both sides of I-29 just north of Whiting Iowa. Parking spots are located on Cashew Ave, Buckley Ave, 150th, and off of K42. Best viewing is along 140th east of the interstate and on 150th. A good pdf download of a map of the area is available at: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Places-to-Hunt-Shoot/Wildlife-Management-Areas/Public-WMAs-Counties-K-M then click on Badger Lake
Habitat:
1/3 wetland and 2/3 upland. In seasdon: Waterfowl, Loggerhead Shrike, American Woodcock, American Bittern, Sedge and Marsh Wren along with many other species
Directions:
Take the Whiting exit, #120, off I-29. Follow county rd. K-42 west for about 100 yds then turn north on Cashew Avenue. Follow Cashew until you reach Buckley Ave and turn north (right) to 140th. Turn right and cross over the interstate. Viewing on your right. Other areas to view are along Buckley Ave and west on 145th and then to 150th going west. There are place to walk and view grassland and march species as well as lake viewing.
Public Hunting Area
Search for area boundary information on the DNR interactive atlas
Important Bird Area:
IBA Entry for Badger Lake
Amenities
Restrooms
Drinking Water
Parking
Trails
Camping
Cabins