Wildlife of the Superior National Forest

The northern forest community thrives with its pine, fir, and spruce trees and is home to numerous wildlife species including eagles, deer, gray wolf, common loon, Canadian lynx, moose, and black bear.

• Gray wolf: Northern Minnesota was the last stronghold of the gray wolf in the lower 48 states when they were extirpated from the other states during the last century. Since the 1990s, wolves have made a recovery and are now found in several states other than Alaska and Minnesota, as well as expanding their range within Minnesota. Approximately 300-400 wolves continue to roam within the boundaries of the Superior National Forest today
• One of 100 globally important bird areas by the American Bird Conservancy
• Fish species: walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout can be found in abundance
• Diverse habitat for a vast array of wildlife species including bald eagle, gray wolf, and Canada lynx, which are species on the Federal endangered list
• Wildlife viewing: Deer, moose, common loon, and black bear are commonly seen

• Birdwatching

  

  The Superior National Forest offers many excellent opportunities to watch birds.

  Go Birdwatching

• Wildlife Viewing

  

  Viewing wildlife requires a combination of location, patience, and luck. While we can help with a list of good possible locations, the patience and luck is up to you.

  Wildlife Viewing

• Wildlife Management

  

  Part of the Forest Service mission is to provide for the public's current and future enjoyment of wildlife resources on National Forest System lands.

  Wildlife Management