Animals and Plants

Wildlife: 
Over 250 wildlife species. 3 Threatened and Endangered species including lynx, wolf, and northern long-eared bat. A total of 180 nesting pairs of bald eagles.

Fish:
Large fisheries program with 70 species of fish and 9 species of freshwater mussels. Species of interest include walleye, muskie, lake trout, panfish, and bass.

Lakes and Wetlands:
1300 Lakes and ponds, 925 Miles of Rivers; 440,000 acres wetlands, 25 watersheds.

13% of all surface water in National Forest System

Three of the ten largest lakes in Minnesota: Leech Lake, Lake Winnibigoshish and Cass Lake. Part of the Mississippi Headwaters region.