Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

Working with the community to conserve and protect the beauty and health of the Kinnickinnic River and its watershed.

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The Community Forest Regulations

Hunting and trapping are NOT permitted on the School District of River Falls – School Forest. Only in the areas indicated in the map below in the Hunting and Trapping Rules and Regulations section.

Permitted Activities:

  • Wildlife observation and photography.
  • Environmental education and interpretation.
  • Hiking.
  • Fishing according to state regulations.
  • Mountain biking.
  • Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
  • Collecting wild edibles for personal consumption according to state regulations.
  • For hunting information, please see below. For additional questions contact our office at 715-425-5738.

Prohibited Activities:

  • Unleashed pets.
  • Horseback riding.
  • Camping, campfires, or overnight use.
  • Littering.
  • Use of motorized vehicles.
  • Firearms or other weapons unless engaged in a legal hunting activity. No target shooting allowed.
  • No personal property, including hunting equipment, may be stored overnight. 

The Community Forest Hunting and Trapping Rules and Regulations ( Please see map below)

Hunting and trapping are NOT permitted on the School District of River Falls – School Forest. Only in the areas indicated in the map below.

Hunting and trapping are allowed on open areas of The Community Forest, as shown on the Hunting and Trapping Map.  Caution! The Community Forest abuts a School Forest, residential areas, city parklands and private land.  Specific rules for those lands may prohibit possession of firearms, hunting and trapping and/or trespass. Please respect adjoining landowner rights. 

For more information on hunting and trapping rules, regulations and season dates, please refer to The State of Wisconsin Hunting and Trapping Regulations or see the DNR website at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/regulations

The Community Forest Regulations and General Information

  • The parking lot and access lane to The Community Forest is closed to Hunting and Trapping (see map).
  • Areas designated as high use areas are closed to Hunting and Trapping (see map).
  • Off-road motor vehicle use is prohibited.
  • Certain exemptions from rules are allowed for Class A and certain Class B disabled hunters. Contact the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust office for more information (phone 715-425-5738).
  • All pets must remain on a leash at all times.
  • Non-hunting visitors are also enjoying The Community Forest during the hunting and trapping season; they may or may not be wearing blaze orange.  Make sure you know where closed areas, buildings, school grounds, and trails are located to avoid user conflicts.  Hunters should be especially aware of gun safety and be certain of your target and what is beyond it.
  • Future local or state ordinances may apply within the boundaries of The Community Forest Property prohibiting actions such as the possession or discharge of firearms.  Please contact the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust office for more information (phone 715-425-5738).
  • Please respect private lands near the Community Forest while enjoying the outdoors.
  • You are responsible for undertaking your recreational activity in a safe and legal manner.

It is illegal to:

  • Discharge a firearm, bow, crossbow, or air gun from, on, or across a designated trail (see map or designated trails).
  • Shoot a firearm within 100 yards of a building devoted to human occupancy on lands you do not own without permission.
  • Take, catch, kill, hunt, trap or pursue any wild animal or bird, or discharge any firearm on The Community Forest area closed to hunting and trapping.
  • Target shoot on The Community Forest.
  • Park in The Community Forest parking lot over-night.
  • Camp any-where on The Community Forest.
  • Start fires or have campfires on the Community Forest.
  • Store personal property on The Community Forest.

Tree Stands and Hunting Blinds:

  • Only portable tree stands and hunting blinds are permitted and must be removed daily after use.
  • Damaging trees, cutting shooting lanes, marking trees, and use of screw-in tree-stands or steps are considered damaging and are illegal.

Trapping:

  • Trapping is prohibited in all closed areas (see map).
  • Trapping is allowed in all open areas, except within 100 yards of a designated trail or other designated high use areas, such as The Community Forest parking lot and access lane and designated high use area by the river, as shown on the hunting and trapping map. 
  • No person may place a trap on dry land unless the trap is an enclosed trigger trap.

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Get to know staff member, Steve Leonard! Steve i Get to know staff member, Steve Leonard! 

Steve is the Executive Director at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Steve has many responsibilities within the Trust and stated, "I listen to people who already have a sense of connection with the Kinni River; it helps me understand their personal passions of why they love the river so much, their concerns of keeping it clean, and what the future might look like. For others who might not have a personal connection to the river, I hope to develop a sense of place, so they too can develop a passion to help us protect the Kinni River, for many generations to come". 

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Take a walk through the Community Forest 🌲 The Take a walk through the Community Forest 🌲 The Community Forest is a wonderful place to take a walk as the forest is alive with beautiful plants and animals this time of year!
It's Phenology Friday! 🐝 You may have noticed It's Phenology Friday! 🐝

You may have noticed that a buzz has filled the air as our pollinator friends are active again after a long, cold winter. Bee's rely on flowers for nectar and pollen, and these tiny insects pollinate a majority of the crops we, as humans, rely on for food. Native prairie on KRLT preserves host a variety of wildflowers, making the preserves a wonderful haven for the bees, and a great spot for us to catch them in action!

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Join us tomorrow from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Get O Join us tomorrow from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Get Outside and Leave No Trace hike at The Community Forest and neighboring City of River Falls trails! 

There are two locations where you can chat with KRLT, @kinnicorridorcollaborative , and the @leavenotraceorg team about ways to leave no trace when enjoying the great outdoors! 1st location is at The Community Forest parking lot off of HWY FF the 2nd location is Trailhead #11 off of River Ridge Road (see map). 

This is a self-guided hike. There will be a light cleanup and nature scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Get to know KRLT staff member, Marty Engel! Marty Get to know KRLT staff member, Marty Engel!

Marty is the Land Stewardship Manager at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Marty works with landowners to protect conservation values on their property and helps to facilitate fish, wildlife, and habitat improvement on conservation easements. 

KRLT appreciates all the hard work that Marty does to protect the Kinni!
Let's talk about Kelly Creek! Kelly Creek was pu Let's talk about Kelly Creek! 

Kelly Creek was purchased by the KRLT in 1998 and consists of 70 acres of restored prairie and oak savanna. The Kelly Creek Preserve is a great place to visit to enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, foraging, and observing wildlife. Make sure to check out the preserve this month as wildflowers begin to bloom! 🌸

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It's Phenology Friday! 🌸 The May Phenology Rep It's Phenology Friday! 🌸

The May Phenology Report is out now on the KRLT Website. Read through this month's phenology report to discover what ecological changes are occurring during this time of year. Click the link in the bio to check it out!

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Due to the weather, this morning's highway cleanup Due to the weather, this morning's highway cleanup has been canceled. Here's a little sunshine from last summer at Kelly Creek Preserve!
Get to know KRLT staff member, Molly Barritt! Mo Get to know KRLT staff member, Molly Barritt! 

Molly is the Donor and Community Relations Manager at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Molly is passionate about conservation and educating our youth on the importance of spending time in nature. 

Pictured is the first trout that Molly caught next to the Community Forest!
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