Stillwater and other locations. and other Stillwater in sawmills large to rivers and St. Croix Snake, the Kettle, floated down were logs pine of feet attracted area board loggers. of Soon millions the in pines white towering the 1800s, the in Beginning River. CityPine the Snake along present-day of east just located village Ojibwe an named for originally town,” “white-pine of translation aloose is Zhingwaadena) landowners. private and tribal, county, managedland is by the of The rest Forest. State Chengwatana the land the in of percent 60 nearly boundaries. their within The manages DNR ownerships of amix contain forests State air clean. and wildfires, water our and keep prevent to The manages DNR forests state waterfowl. and ruffed grouse, deer, white-tailed for habitat improve to and vegetation trees openings or plant forest land managers create planning, harvesting,careful and planting, pallets, poles. and telephone fencing, Through making paper, for pulp materials, building products,a variety of lumber as and such make harvested to are goals.economic Trees and environmental, and meet recreational, them healthy keep to everyone for forests state in and wildlife manages the trees, water, The DNR forest. see this in changes may you and bur oak. balsam fir; tamarack; and red spruce; white pine; and jack white, red, by covered are aspen common. are bigtooth Smaller areas and quaking and paper birch of Stands forest. the flow rivers through St. Croix and marsh Snake, and brush. The Kettle, by surrounded islands upland forested series of hiking along the river’s edge. the river’s along hiking and picnicking for popular is valley River Croix and warblers wildflowers. The St. migrating of Springtime avirtual is lovers for paradise damming acreek. by pond created near can a be found waterfowl and other swans trumpeter portion the forest, the central In of hawks, cranes, sandhill eagles, bald and osprey. northern harriers,include red-shouldered minks, bobcats, bears. or black Nongame birds weasels, timber wolves, coyotes, spot also may observantand users More ruffed trail grouse. muskrat, turkey, beaver, deer, white-tailed documents, and are protected by copyright. copyright. by documents, protected and are legal not graphics are The data and related contained. data the described and/or of or incorrect use improper for liable not is The Minnesota DNR time. over change may and dynamic map is this in The information 1953 •ESTABLISHED ACRES 29,041 FOREST STATE CHENGWATANA WILDLIFE: HISTORY: FOREST: WORKING A LANDSCAPE: FOREST even if you are out of cellular range. range. cellular of out are you if even device, your take you wherever map onthe dot locator ablue place will app The map. this of open PDF the to it and use device onyour app Avenza free the as such app an Download geo-referenced. is map This PUT THISPUT MAP DEVICE ON YOUR “Chengwatana” (originally (originally “Chengwatana” Common mammals include mammals Common From year to year, year, to year From The terrain includes a includes The terrain Lost Creek Kettle River J ! ! 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Campground m" Parkingr Closed in winter months. e MINNESOTA C r ek WISCONSIN C g No hunting within 200 J n ! ! i sh õ" Primitive Toilet DNRg Gate feet of campground. u g R Lo !ï Drinking Water Bridge Ownership and Management Campground Road Campground 56 )" BURNETT Wildlife Management Area with Limitations Matthew Lourey State Trail 0336 POLK Area (WMA) State Forest Land State Park Land Other State Land County Land J ! ! k e 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 Miles 0 0.5 1 2 Miles e Federal Land Tribal Land r Saint Croix Road C 118 o © 2017 State of Minnesota, Private Land )" 56 go ¯ 00.05 0.1 0.2 Kilometers )"0120.5 Kilometers a Department of Natural Resources L USING MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY HUNTING AND TRAPPING State forests contain private land within The limited classification allows some their boundaries, so know where you are. exceptions for big game hunters and trappers Hunting on private land within a state CHENGWATANA during hunting and trapping seasons. For forest and crossing private land to access example, you can use Class 1 ATVs to hunt big public land is subject to state trespass laws. game or transport temporary hunting stands Watch for posted “No Trespassing” and “No between October and December, retrieve Hunting” signs and stay off private property. big game in September, trap during open You must have permission before entering season for protected furbearers, and trap for private land, even to cross it to access MAP AND GUIDE minnows under certain conditions. public land. See the Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Trespassing is a misdemeanor. If convicted, Regulations Handbook: you could lose your license to hunt. All mndnr.gov/regulations/hunting conservation and peace officers enforce trespass laws. HUNTING The Chengwatana State Forest provides WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT CAMPING SNOWMOBILE TRAILS plenty of game for hunting. In the No reservations required. Fees collected on Several miles of scenic, appropriate season, licensed hunters can AREAS Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) provide site. First-come, first-served. flat and hilly snowmobile hunt for deer, grouse, wild turkeys and other habitat for deer, bear, small game, forest trails pass through the game on state forest land and nearby wildlife upland birds, and waterfowl. WMAs are Chengwatana State Forest. management areas. SNAKE RIVER CAMPGROUND established to protect lands and waters Trails in the northern Tucked among towering pines along the that have high potential for wildlife, public portion connect to the Snake River, this primitive campground FIREARMS AND BOWS hunting, trapping, and fishing. Hunting and Matthew Lourey State offers 26 drive-in sites, including two During open hunting season licensed hunters trapping are allowed in WMAs with the Trail and St. Croix State handicap-accessible sites, two toilets, and may carry an uncased and loaded firearm proper license and during the proper season. one well for drinking water. Campsites have Park trails. Some trails are or strung bow to hunt, except in or within a fire ring, table, and garbage cans. ATV use plowed during the winter 200 feet of any forest recreation area for logging activities and ROCK MARSH WMA is not allowed in the campground. (campgrounds, picnic areas, beaches, parking MAP FOREST STATE With fields, a marsh, and upland areas others are groomed during lots, interpretive sites, and trailheads). the winter. Trails are marked forested with hardwoods, this WMA provides CHENGWATANA NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CAMPSITES with orange signs. Installing permanent deer stands and cutting opportunities to hunt deer, small game, Boaters on the St. Croix River can access shooting lanes are not allowed. grouse, wild turkey, and waterfowl. primitive shoreline campsites at river miles • Snowmobile trail maps are on mndnr.gov/ mndnr.gov/regulations/hunting WMA maps: mndnr.gov/maps/compass.html 576, 582, 584.8, 585.5, 587.1, 591.4, 591.7, snowmobiling/interactive_map 592.4, 592.5, 593.3, and 593.5. Vault toilets • Snowmobiles must be registered.