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Description:
Tewaukon NWR is primarily a migratory bird breeding and rest area. Numerous wetlands dot the gently rolling glacial till plain which forms the prairie. A mile or two to the south rise the beautiful hills of the Coteau, a glacial moraine. The rich bird and animal life associated with the many lakes and marshes made the Lake Tewaukon area a heavily used hunting and living site for early man. Lake Tewaukon was named for an ancient religious leader, the "Son of Heaven" or the Great Khan, Te Wauk Kon. Wildlife species seen on the refuge include whitetailed deer, red fox, mink, raccoon, skunk, muskrats, beaver, badger and coyotes. A wide range of small mammals from weasels to shrews, mice and ground squirrels live on Tewaukon. Over 243 species of birds have been seen on the refuge including many species of waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, and prairie species. Directions:
To reach the Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge Office, take the Hankinson Exit (Highway 11) from Highway I-29. Travel west on Highway 11 for 23 miles to Cayuga then head south on County Road 12 for 5 miles to the refuge office.
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