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This large scenic tract of 525 acres along the Maquoketa River is within ¼ mile of the IDNR’s Indian Bluffs/Pictured Rocks Wildlife Management Areas.

A new Tree Planting Interpretive Sign was installed at the Eby's Mill Wildlife Area.  A big THANK YOU to Pack 66, all of the project donors and supporters, and Eagle Scout Michael Rechkemmer- who helped orchestrate this tree and shrub planting. Look for the new sign across the road from the main Eby's Mill Wildlife Area parking lot. 

Eby's Mill Wildlife Area 2020 Eagle Scout Tree Planting Photo and

Eby's Mill Wildlife Area 2020 new Tree Planting Interpretive Sign Photo

Eby's Mill, Pictured Rocks, Indian Bluffs Map

Eby's Mill Wildlife Area Map and Site History

Location

West of Hwy 136 on Eby's Mill Rd.  East of Pictured Rocks and the Indian Bluffs Wildlife Area.

Features

This beautiful tract of land was previously owned by the Arnie Bruggeman family. Through a donation/purchase agreement, the land was sold to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation at a bargain price. After the initial sale to the INHF, Mary Ellen and Mark Stinski, made a very generous donation to buy down the purchase price even further, making it available for public use through a REAP grant.

Dolomite rock outcrops, bluffs, and scenic river views dominate this predominately wooded area. Over the years, the Bruggeman family used timber stand improvement management on this site, encouraging a high quality woodland community dominated by oak, hickory, and walnut.  One 18 acre walnut planting was added in 1989.  Some areas of the woodlands include hard maples and linden trees.    The area is open to hunting, hiking, bird watching and cross country skiing.  Eby's Mill Wildlife Area  

Eby's Mill Wildlife Area Rules and Regulations

Operating Hours & Seasons

4:30 am - 10:30 pm daily.

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