Buffalo County
WELCOME TO GOD’S COUNTRY
Buffalo County is famous for “Monster Bucks” because the area produces more record book bucks per square mile than anywhere in the world.
Positioned in Western Wisconsin within the Driftless Area, Buffalo County features many extreme topographical features. The area was virtually left untouched by glaciers, leaving an abundance of natural mineral deposits and high reaching bluffs that cascade above river beds. The combination of natural abundance with the tough terrain have made the area second to none in the world for trophy worthy whitetail bucks.
Buffalo County, Wisconsin
ABOUT THE AREA
Buffalo County is the #1 County for Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett class bucks in the nation. It produces the largest rack growing whitetail bucks in the world.
World Class Deer
Buffalo County is home to 22 lakes, totaling over 350 acres of freshwater. Trout are found in 73 miles of waterways. Warm water streams produce pike, walleye, bass, etc.
Lakes and Streams
The Driftless area is extremely varied and consists of high ridges, long narrow valleys, and areas of steeply sloping land. Bluffs can rise above river bottoms by up to 600 ft.
Unique Topography
Spot a variety of wildlife within the area including over 350 species of birds, black bears, abundant trout and bass, foxes, turkeys, small mammals, and more.
Vast Wildlife
Buffalo County is ranked by Boone & Crocket as United States’ “Top County” for trophy whitetail deer. Winning awards is common for the county. Wisconsin’s highest scoring whitetail trophy was recorded in Buffalo County in 1973 with 253 points. Buffalo County is the #1 County in the United States overall with the highest number of Boone & Crocket and Pope & Young qualifying entries.
RECORD SETTING WHITETAIL DEER
WORLD CLASS
LAKES AND STREAMS
Buffalo County is home to 22 lakes, totaling over 350 acres of freshwater. Brown and Brook Trout are found in 73 miles of waterways. Warm water streams and large lakes produce Pike, Walleye, Bass, etc.
BUFFALO COUNTY FISHING
trout fishing
Buffalo County supports public fishing access on almost 12 miles of cold water streams during Trout Season. The streams are capable of supporting native reproducing Brook Trout and Brown Trout.
Mississippi River
If you’re looking for open water, cast your line on one of the barges that floats the Mississippi River. The best season for a catch is March through November. Ranked as some of the best fishing in the Midwest!
Ice Fishing
For those visiting in winter, ice fishing is yields perch, crappie and sunfish. Nearby, the Mississippi River Ice Fishing Tournament is held every January in Minnesota. It draws over 11,000 people annually.
The Driftless Area covers areas of Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, Northeastern Iowa, and the farthest Northwestern corner of Illinois. The area was never covered by ice during the last ice age, making its landscape unique and characterized by steep hills, forested ridges, deeply carved river valleys, spring-fed waterfalls and cold-water trout streams. The branching river valleys feature bluffs that climb up to 600 ft.
The Driftless Area contains more than half of the world's rare algific talus slopes, a type of small isolated ecosystem. These areas create cool summer and fall microclimates which host species usually found further north. As a result of it’s unique ecological features, wildlife is abundant with opportunities for hunting whitetail deer and wild turkey. Fishing is robust, particularly for brown trout and brook trout.
Explore The Driftless Area
UNIQUE TOPOGRAPHY
Hunting is seasonally permitted for deer, wild turkeys, cottontail rabbits, wood ducks, woodcock, waterfowl, pheasants, furbearers, and even black bear. Check current Wisconsin regulations and seasons here.
The chances to see wildlife extends far beyond hunting. The Driftless Area is one of the most biodiverse places in Wisconsin, providing habitat for numerous wildlife species. Spotting rare and unique wildlife is common recreation in the Driftless Area, especially for birders. Visiting the Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge is a chance to take in the natural beauty.
Abundant wildlife
BUFFALO COUNTY NATURE
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2024 SEASON
We only take out a set limit of hunters per season to ensure that all of our hunters have a one-of-a-kind, unique experience to shoot a monster Buffalo County Buck! Please contact us for more information on how to join us.