Browsing for a meal
The WOW camera overlooks a food plot managed by DNR wildlife on the Hubbel Pond Wildlife Management Area in Becker County.
Best viewing times will vary. Generally, wildlife are more active in the early morning as the sun rises and from evening to dusk. Use the red slider to go back in time and see what you may have missed.
This WMA consists of 3,516 acres of gently rolling northern hardwood forest and prairie uplands surrounding the 560-acre Hubbel Pond marsh. Numerous wetlands, the Otter Tail River, a designated trout lake and miles of hunter walking trails help make this WMA located 11 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes extremely popular.
WMAs are part of Minnesota's outdoor recreation system. They are established to protect those lands and waters that have a high potential for wildlife production, public hunting, trapping, fishing and other compatible recreational uses. They are the backbone to DNR's wildlife management efforts in Minnesota and are key to protecting wildlife habitat for future generations; providing citizens with opportunities for hunting, fishing and wildlife watching; and promoting important wildlife-based tourism in the state.
This ¾-acre wildlife food plot was planted in late July with a mix of brassica, turnips, radish and rapeseed. This cover crop – besides being a great fall food source for deer, turkey, bear and other wildlife – helps build soil carbon and organic matter, breaks up soil compaction and provides natural weed suppression to minimize herbicide use.