Bays Branch WMA--north end

Bays Branch WMA--north end

Yale, Iowa 50277

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About this Location

Note that it is best to approach this area from the west on 175th Street because the road is not maintained further east and may be mud after a rain.

About Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area

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Important Bird Area.
This 990 acre state wildlife area offers excellent waterfowl and upland bird hunting and viewing.

About 3 miles northeast of Panora. From Panora. Take Highway 4 north to 200th St. Turn east and go about 2 miles to the lake.

Marsh, lake, upland and timber areas. This is a public hunting area.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Last updated August 4, 2023