Albany Wildlife Area


The Albany Wildlife Area is a tract of protected land located in Green County, Wisconsin, managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lands to be included in the wildlife area were first purchased in 1945 with the intention of them being used for inclusion in a new public area dedicated to hunting opportunities and conservation of indigenous species. That wildlife area was activated in 1956 as a Federal Aid Fish and Wildlife Restoration Project.

Land cover

While the project boundary encompasses an area of, the WDNR only owns in the area. The rest of the land grouped into the wildlife area is made up of leased land or other protected areas.
Cover typeAcresPercentage cover
Agriculture905%
Bottomland hardwoods61130%
Developed3<1%
Grassland21511%
Lowland shrub50524%
Marsh/emergent wetlands302%
Non-forested wetlands754%
Oak1005%
Oak savanna452%
Prairie1256%
Upland conifers6<1%
Upland hardwood1457%
Water754%
Total acreage2,025100%

Flora and fauna

The wildlife area is a diverse environment, although for the most part tree cover consists of white oak, red oak, and American elm. Invasive species found in the area include garlic mustard, buckthorn, crown vetch, autumn olive and wild parsnip.