Driving tours will be closed October 1–2, November 2–6, and December 3–4 for managed deer hunts.
Peck Ranch Conservation Area
Our self-guided driving tour at Peck Ranch Conservation Area begins at the office and is marked along the way. Peck Ranch is located near Winona in Shannon County with entrances off both Route 19 and Route 60. It's open sunrise to sunset seven days a week — except managed deer hunts, fall firearms deer season, and in the event that roads are closed due to weather.
Peck Ranch Driving Tour Opens at 1 pm during Spring Turkey Season
- From April 20 to May 10, driving tours are open from 1 pm to sunset.
Current River Conservation Area
The self-guided driving tour at Current River Conservation Area runs from Highway 106 to South Road out of Ellington. The route includes roads 1, 10, and 9, passing the shooting range, the log cabin, and the fire tower.
Aim for Sunrise and Sunset
Your best chances of seeing elk are the hours right after sunrise or right before sunset. We can’t guarantee an elk sighting, but the tour is a beautiful drive though fields, forests, and glades, where you can also see deer and other wildlife. Feel free to take photographs while remaining in your vehicle — but please do not disturb the elk or other wildlife in any way. Note that the gravel roads on Peck Ranch may not be accessible to vehicles without adequate ground clearance, and some roads may also be impassible at times due to high water at stream crossings.
For more information on elk or other area wildlife, visit our Twin Pines Conservation Education Center.