Erwin S. Wilder Wildlife Management Area
Erwin S. Wilder Wildlife Management Area is a large, state-managed natural area featuring hiking trails, wildlife, and opportunities for hunting. The property includes cranberry bogs and extensive woods with winding trails, ideal for dog walking and bird watching. It is kid-friendly and suitable for outdoor activities but visitors should be aware that hunting occurs on the grounds. The area has ample parking and natural shaded spots, with a rustic, well-maintained environment, though the entrance can be muddy.
Reviews
Today was our first trip and what an amazing find! Great pheasant hunting lands.
Huge place. This was my first time here and my dogs first hunt.
This is a wildlife management area that is managed by the state, but has been purchased and maintained via the funds generated from hunters license fees over the years. While the public is certainly welcome, visitors should know, and hopefully respect, that this particular land is specifically set aside for hunters and that hunting will be taking place on the grounds.
Entrance is muddy and has large puddles. Well maintained otherwise. Nice fields with abundant birding opportunities. Encountered several hikers and dogs while walking the area.
Cranberry bogs that have been left for nature to reclaim great you at the edge of the parking lot. Lots of winding trails criss cross the woods to the south. Plenty of tree stands and signs of game. Property intersects the gas lines and runs even further south to the highway. Just a mile or two to circle the bogs, easy to go on a 10 mile loop
if you wonder to far south into to woods.