| Swan Lake Wildlife Area | |
|---|---|
| Swan Lake State Wildlife Area | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
  Location within Wisconsin  Swan Lake Wildlife Area (the United States) | |
| Location | Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Nearest city | Columbus, WI |
| Coordinates | 43°32′3.9″N 89°23′48.4″W / 43.534417°N 89.396778°W |
| Area | 2,466 acres (9.98 km2) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
The Swan Lake Wildlife Area is a 2,466 acres (998 ha) tract of protected land located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).[2] Land to be used for the wildlife area was first acquired in 1963 to provide for hunting and other outdoor recreational activities in the county. In addition to outdoor recreation activities, the wildlife area was established to protect the Fox River watershed.[3]
- ^ Protected Planet Website- Retrieved April 13, 2023
- ^ WDNR Website- Retrieved 2022-03-07
- ^ State Parks Website- Retrieved 2022-03-02