Stuartburn Wildlife Management Area
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| Stuartburn Wildlife Management Area | |
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| Coordinates | 49°6′41″N 96°41′23″W / 49.11139°N 96.68972°W[2] |
| Area | 326 ha (810 acres) |
| Established | 1997 |
Stuartburn Wildlife Management Area is a wildlife management area located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Vita, Manitoba, Canada.[2] It was established in 1997 under the Manitoba Wildlife Act.[1][3] It spans an area of 3.26 square kilometres (1.26 sq mi).[1]
This area is home to plant species such as the Dakota slipper as well as the western prairie fringed orchid. There is a variety of animal species that can be found here, such as deer, grouse, fox, and black bears. Wild turkey have been seen as well. This area serves as a breeding ground for bird species such as the black-billed cuckoo and the bobolink.[4]
