Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area is a public conservation area located in northwest Missouri, United States. The 5,111-acre (2,068 ha) conservation area was established in 1987 when the Missouri Department of Conservation purchased a large tract of land that was once part of John S. Bilby's massive 26,000-acre ranch.[1]
| Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area | |
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| Location | Nodaway County, Missouri, United States |
| Nearest town | Quitman, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 40°20′54″N 95°08′04″W / 40.34833°N 95.13444°W |
| Area | 5,111.0 acres (20.683 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Governing body | Missouri Department of Conservation |
| Website | https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/bilby-ranch-lake-conservation-area |
Description
editThe park is largely prairie, the largest remaining prairie in northern Missouri, but also contains cropland and 150 acres of lakes and ponds. The eponymous Bilby Ranch Lake is 110 acres and is located in the park's southeast.[1] Park activities include boating, camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. Bilby Ranch is an ideal habitat for pheasants and is regarded as one of the best places in Missouri for hunting pheasant.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area". September 15, 2024. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Missouri's High Plains". Archived from the original on November 12, 2024.