The Pershing Wildlife Area began in 1953 as a public hunting ground when Taylor County leased some less-desirable land in the towns of Pershing, Cleveland and McKinley to the state. In 1960 the county donated 3,400 acres and it has been managed by the DNR since. It now totals 7,900 acres - much of it wetlands enhanced with manmade flowages and small ponds dug into marshy areas - managed mainly for waterfowl and sharp-tailed grouse.
The Pershing Wildlife Area began in 1953 as a public hunting ground when Taylor County leased some less-desirable land in the towns of Pershing, Cleveland and McKinley to the state. In 1960 the county donated 3,400 acres and it has been managed by the DNR since. It now totals 7,900 acres - much of it ?wetlands enhanced with manmade flowages and small ponds dug into marshy areas - managed mainly for waterfowl and sharp-tailed grouse.