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 The
Clemons Creek Wildlife and Recreation Area
is a great collaborative project of 290 acres. With such community support,
this area provides multiple opportunities for
hunter, wildlife enthusiasts, and hikers. Development and funding for
Clemons Creek has been supported by the Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks
Unlimited, DNR Habitat Stamp Grant, Izaak Walton League, Pheasants Forever, and
the Wild Turkey Federation.
Clemons Creek hosts a wide variety
of habitats: grasslands, prairie remnants, wet prairie, upland and lowland timber, and
cropland. In the eastern portion is a large marsh. Although several
game fish may be found in the marsh, it is not a fishery and good-sized fish
should not be expected to be found there. Mostly bullhead and carp inhabit the
marsh. The high wildlife diversity is a reflection of this wide range of habitat types.
Hunting is permitted on this property.
Populations of
deer, squirrel, pheasant, turkey and waterfowl can be found here.
Nongame species can also be enjoyed in this area. Listen for the
warbling song of the wren or catch the flash of the deep blue of the indigo bunting. A
frog serenade will soothe the ears as the sweet smell of spring flowers tantalizes the
nose.
Habitat and timber improvements are an ongoing process for this
wildlife and recreational area. Several wetlands and a pond have been added. Watch the progress of the oak seedlings as they grow over the years. Be sure to
look for new features as time passes on.
 Shooting Range
This shooting range offers 25, 50, and 100 yard ranges and a
clay target range. The site is perfect for sighting in your gun or practicing your aim.
The range is open to anyone certified to use it. An
Archery Range
is also available next to the shooting range. Permanent
bag targets are on site for your use. Certification is also required for
this range.
Contact the
Director or Park Ranger
for information on receiving
shooting and archery range certification.
The shooting range is open from sunrise to sunset. All peace
officers, certified range officers, hunter safety instructors, and persons certified by
the WCCB may use the range.
Paper and cardboard are the only forms of targets allowed on the shooting range.
Trash cans are not provided and range users are expected to remove all targets, shell
casings, boxes, patches, and disc primers when finished.
Location
2 miles west of Washington. Take G38 to Kiwi Ave.
Go north on Kiwi and take the first gravel right.
Conservation Education Center
2943 Highway 92
Ainsworth, IA 52201
319- 657-2400
Fax
319-657-2500
Electronic mail
General Information:
wccb@iowatelecom.net
Webmaster:
csinn@co.washington.ia.us
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