Big Swamp Wildlife Area is an 844-acre property in Buffalo County. Find it 5 miles west of Mondovi, south of Hwy 10, and approximately 25 miles from Alma, Wisconsin. Currently, access is only available from County Hwy A on the south side of the property. The property consists of upland hardwoods and marsh. Big Swamp Wildlife Area is owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Acquisition began on the property in 1956 with the goal of protecting winter cover for pheasants. The property is surrounded by private lands, so it is important that users know and respect the property boundaries.