Big Beaver Creek Wildlife Area
Big Beaver Creek Wildlife Area is a protected area in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It covers 572 acres (231 hectares) and is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Land for the wildlife area was first bought in 1959 to protect Big Beaver Creek and Little Beaver Creek and their wetlands, and to allow timber harvesting, including tamarack.
The site has two parts: the main wildlife area to the south and the Big Beaver Meadow State Natural Area, which is about 110 acres. Because the natural area is hard to reach by road, some land was sold—about 78 acres, mostly sedge meadow.
The area has several kinds of trees, including white pine, white oak, red oak, sugar maple, and red maple. Six bird species are considered high priority here: northern bobwhite quail, blue-winged warbler, brown thrasher, field sparrow, whip-poor-will, and willow flycatcher. Other wildlife includes white-tailed deer, turkeys, and rabbits.
Invasive plants found there include buckthorn, honeysuckle, garlic mustard, and Siberian elm. Invasive animals include gypsy moths and the emerald ash borer.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 23:50 (CET).