Mead Wildlife Area

The Mead Wildlife Area is a state wildlife area covering over 33,000 acres (130 km2) in central Wisconsin. It includes portions of Marathon, Portage, and Wood counties. It is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The Area is commonly referred to as "the Mead". Five WDNR staff manage the area. The non-profit organization Friends of the Mead/McMillan Association, Inc. assist with raising funds to support the area's activities.