–A new wildlife area south of Algona is now open to the public for a variety of recreational activities. The Kossuth County Conservation Board recently announced the opening of the Crail Wildlife Area, a 128-acre tract of land that contains multiple types of wildlife habitat along the East Fork of the Des Moines River. Conservation Board Director Kendall Stumme tells KLGA News the land is located four miles south of Algona and can be reached through an access lane off of US Highway 169.
The land is bordered on the south and west by the river, and Stumme says it’s perfect for a wide variety recreational activities.
Purchasing this land was made possible by securing several grants and private donations. Stumme says major funding for the project came from the Iowa DNR’s Wildlife Habitat Grant Program.
The Kossuth County Pheasants Forever Chapter donated $35,000 towards the purchase of the land, with other grants coming from PF chapters in Humboldt, Cerro Gordo, Worth, and Mahaska counties. There is parking available at the end of the access lane, which runs for about ¾ of a mile to the west of HWY 169. Find out more online at
https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Kossuth/Park/Crail-Wildlife-Area
