Nearest Town: McGrath

The 703 acre Pliny Wildlife Management Area is a mixed hardwood forest containing aspen, oak, and basswood. Two small wetland impoundments, beaver ponds and some grassy fields are present on the unit. The Snake River runs through this unit.

White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Ruffed Grouse, American Woodcock, Hairy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, American Beaver, Muskrat, and Gray Wolf use this WMA. There are also Mink and River Otter along the river or in the wetlands. Grassy fields are a good spot to look for Bobolink, Savannah Sparrow, Song Sparrow and Clay Colored Sparrow. The wet sedge grasslands are home to Sedge Wren and Swamp Sparrow.

This WMA lies within the Solana State Forest. All WMA regulations still apply. Other state lands are adjacent to the west, south and east of this unit. Management of the forest types on this WMA is for deer, bear, Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock.

Directions: From McGrath go six miles north on State Highway 65 then three miles east on County Road 2, the WMA is on the south side of road. Access is limited to hiking only.

Contact Information: Minnesota DNR, Area Wildlife Office, 1200 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431, Phone: 218-927-6915.