America's Wildest Places - Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1941 to provide an undisturbed sanctuary for a number of migratory birds and waterfowl including the redhead duck as well as to provide opportunities for people to connect with nature through many wildlife dependent recreational activities such as wildlife observation, photography, environmental education and interpretation, fishing and hunting.
Horicon Marsh is a shallow, peat-filled lake bed scoured out of limestone by the Green Bay lobe of the massive Wisconsin glacier. The glacier entered this area about 70,000 years ago and receded about 12,000 years ago. The same layer of rock that forms the gentle hills to the east of the marsh extends 500 miles to the east and is the same rock layer over which the Niagara River plunges at Niagara Falls. This Niagara Escarpment bordering the marsh, commonly referred to as The Ledge extends for 230 miles in the state of Wisconsin alone. The marsh itself is approximately 14 miles long and ranges from 3-5 miles in width.
The northern two-thirds of Horicon Marsh is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as the 22,000 acre Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. The southern third of the marsh, 11,000 acres, is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. At more than 33,000 acres, Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States and is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating ducks, sandhill cranes and Canada geese. It is recognized as a Wetland of International Importance, as both Globally and State Important Bird Areas, and is also a unit of the Ice Age Scientific Reserve. The marsh provides critical habitat for over 300 species of birds as well as muskrats, red foxes, turtles, frogs, bats, dragonflies, fish and much more.
Located in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Horicon Marsh is fed by the Rock River which flows through the refuge, following a course through southern Wisconsin and eventually ending in the Mississippi River at Rock Island, Illinois.
Native people built effigy mounds between 700 A.D. and 1200 A.D. These earthen burial mounds, ranging in size from 25 feet to over 300 feet long, were built to represent animal and geometric shapes including panther, bear, bison, deer, birds and others. These mounds contained many artifacts. The oldest known human artifact in the state of Wisconsin - an 11,200 year-old projectile point - was found near the Ledge in Oakfield, just north of Horicon Marsh.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of a complex that also includes the Fox River National Wildlife Refuge, 1,054 acres in Montello, WI; the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 330 acres, and Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge, 27 acres, located in Lake Michigan near Washington Island, WI; and the Leopold Wetland Management District, 57 waterfowl production areas, totaling 13,000 acres, located in 17 counties throughout Wisconsin.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Wildlife observation; photography; hiking; fishing; educational programs; guided tours; bicycling; snowshoeing; cross country skiing; and deer and upland game hunting, are the recreational opportunities offered at Horicon.
The office/visitor center is located on the east side of Horicon Marsh, 3.5 miles south of State Highway 49 on County Road Z.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (Office/Visitor Center)
W4279 Headquarters Road
Mayville, WI 53050
Driving Directions:
From Milwaukee (approx. 1 hour driving time):
Take Highway 45/41 north. Follow the signs for Highway 41 north. Exit at State Highway 49 (Waupun). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Follow State Highway 49 (about 8 miles) to Horicon Marsh.
From Madison (approx. 1 hour driving time):
Take U.S. Highway 151 north to the State Highway 49 exit (Waupun). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and stay on State Highway 49 as it will take you right to the marsh, especially our hiking trails and auto tour.
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Around the Corner with John McGivern | Program | Horicon (#611)
[Latest Airdate: December 28, 2017]
[Original Airdate: March 30, 2017]
If all you know of Horicon is that there's a Marsh here, then you have (just like John did) a lot to learn. Truth is, the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary --- loved and known by bird and wildlife lovers throughout the world - deserves all the acclaim it gets. But even though the Marsh stole our hearts (what a remarkable place!), the City of Horicon steals the show. The John Deere Horicon Works is a shining example of this community's ability to retain big-time manufacturing, but the smaller business here are no less impressive. Horicon Bank and Leroy Meats are stars in this community. Sure-Fire Inc., Family Chiropractic and the Rock River Tap are trusted Horicon staples. And the experiences we had at the Satterlee Clark House and Horicon Marsh Boat Tours will be remembered as standouts of season 6. Just one question: Does John have to wear the rubber hip waders to be considered an honorary Marshman? (He'd be happy to...)
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WALKING TOUR OF HORICON MARSH
WALKING ON OF MANY TRAILS AT HORICON MARSH.
Bill Stokes on Horicon Marsh
82-year-old Bill Stokes is Wisconsin's most famous outdoor writer. He was hired away from the Milwaukee Journal to become a columnist for the Chicago Tribune.
One of Stokes' Tribune articles told Midwest readers about the major rivers in Wisconsin, including our Rock River. He also wrote a series about paddling the Rock River from its origins north of Horicon Marsh.
Stokes told me about the trip and read from his book entitled, The River Is Us, a collection of nature essays he wrote for the Chicago Tribune's OPED page.
{Welcome to Wisconsin} Ep 1: Part 1 | Horicon Marsh | 04.25.16 [PB&J Daily Vlog]
The start to our new series, Welcome to Wisconsin where we take you on special road trips around WI and show you all there is to see, the beautiful, the weird, and the cheesy!
This episode we venture to Horicon Marsh, see some beautiful countryside, play in the marsh and find a skull.
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Horicon Marsh and the Wild Goose trails in Dodge county, Wisconsin.
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Southwest Wisconsin Trip: A trip of many firsts
A trip of firsts as we venture to Southwest Wisconsin to spend time with Taylor's family. We also stop at Yellowstone Lake State Park for a night along the way.
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Return visit to Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (Wisconsin)
Slide show of a return visit by twin sisters to the Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (floating boardwalk) and the adjacent Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area (Wisconsin) (hike around the dike). The total hiking distance for the day was (1.1 + 2.5 =) 3.6 miles. The weather was much better than it was for the previous visit the day before (August 29 v. August 30).
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Kayaking in Horicon Marsh.
Horicon Marsh Canoe Kayak Trail
Paddled 7/15/16. Drizzle/overcast, approx. 10mph winds. Canoed from Greenhead Rd. landing (Mayville) to Nebraska St. landing (Horicon) and back. The water trail is approx. 6.5 miles.
Wildlife sightings included: 2 adult bald eagles, 3 juvenile bald eagles, american white pelicans, double-crested cormorants, tree swallows, barn swallows, black terns, great blue heron, great egret, common yellowthroat, yellow warbler, song sparrow, marsh wrens, red-winged black birds, muskrat, common carp
Testing Rock River's Purity Watch Live
Paddling from Horicon Marsh to Beloit, the Rock River Coalition is testing the river's purity. And you can watch it live.
Many lakes and and streams in the Rock River basin are impaired and polluted from excessive phosphorus coming from water treatment plants, municipalities, industry and agriculture, says the WI Dept of Natural Resources.
Phosphorus keeps urban lawns green but also turn lakes green with algae. Algae clouds water, blocks sunlight to aquatic plants, lowers oxygen levels, and kills fish!
Reduction of phosphorus and sediment will improve water quality, reduce dangerous algae blooms and increase the value and usefulness of the river.
Go fly a kite...
This is from a kite flying even held at the Milwaukee Lakefront on Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend - the Gift of Wings.
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Horicon National Wildlife Refuge with David
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: A Driving Tour
This drive explores part of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The video shows most of my day at Pictured Rocks, and hits several trailheads, although most of the best views are not visible from the road. At the end, I stopped for pasties in Munising.
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Shalom Wildlife Zoo - West Bend, Wisconsin
Beginning in 1979, thirty acres of land was purchased with the intent to preserve it from development. Over the years additional adjacent parcels were acquired. Today the Zoo encompasses 100 acres. Shalom's wildlife began as a deer farm with native whitetail deer that were purchased from the State of Wisconsin. People would come to see those Big Bucks on guided wagon ride tours through the property. The tours provided a great opportunity to educate visitors on animals, plants, habitat and Native American culture. In 1990 Bison and Elk were added for additional wildlife viewing enjoyment. Soon red fox, raccoon, skunk and mink were purchased and put on exhibit. Every year more species are added. In 2002 self guided tours were made available for those that wanted to walk, and in 2006 golf carts were added for those who were unable to walk.
Although still a working farm, in 2010 Shalom was licensed as a Zoo and is home to over four-hundred animals that are cared for daily. Some of the animals are here for permanent placement, some have been donated and some have been purchased.
Our Mission Statement: To preserve the wilderness, while providing education, enjoyment and wildlife encounters in a natural ecosystem.
Shalom is a privately owned federally licensed zoo and receives no government assistance. We are solely funded by the admission fee to the zoo. Your visits are important to the future of Shalom. With your support we strive to improve Shalom Wildlife Zoo.
Shalom is a Hebrew word that means Peace.
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Kayaking Lake Winnebago
I was on my way back from exploring some back waters and I wanted to share the tranquil setting of the lake on such a peaceful day.
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Wisconsin Duck Opener 2019 - Species Surprise
This year I hunted with a few of my in laws and my friend Dan. We did well and had a good time. About the only problem we had, other than not enough good footage of duck action, was that we got our limit of hen mallards early on. That meant that we ad to be very selective and shoot drakes only, which can be tricky early in the season.
Teal Hunting in the Lush Louisiana Marsh!
Speeding through the narrow Marsh canals coming back from the Blind with two Happy Hunters! After a successful hunt Kim & I were tickled pink and loving the boat ride back! No alligators spotted this trip . . which is good... right? #DuckHunting #GirlsHuntOut
Outdoor Wisconsin | Program | #3601 -- Skijoring/Walk Winnebago
[Original Airdate: January 2, 2020]
OUTDOOR WISCONSIN kicks off season 36 at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor’s Center. Dan Small goes skijoring with dog-powered sports enthusiast Tim Burch in the Southern Kettle Moraine. Elizabeth Cramer joins a group of cold-weather hikers for the annual Walk Across Lake Winnebago. And Jeff Kelm goes ice fishing with Waukesha West high school students on Fowler Lake.
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