Ballard WMA includes 8,373 acres and is an annual Mississippi flyway stop for 100,000 Canada geese and 35,000 mallard and black ducks and has an observation tower for wildlife viewing.
Several roads are within the area. The habitat consists of sloughs and agricultural bottomlands, with some stands of hardwoods. Waterfowl, deer, squirrel, dove, eagles, wintering bald eagle and nests can be found there as well as. Prothonotary warbler, yellow-throated warbler, Mississippi kite may also be seen.
Fishing is allowed in 11 lakes in the area and canoeing is also permitted. Primitive camping is allowed in designated areas. The area is closed Oct. 15 through March 15.
