Wildlife Management Areas

• On US Highway 95 travel north from Bonners Ferry.
• At junction of US 95 and State Highway 1 turn onto Highway 1, proceed north to Copeland. A paved road crosses river at Copeland and intersects with Westside Road.
• Go north on Westside Road until it turns into gravel road at intersection of Boundary Creek Road and Smith Creek Road.
• Continue north on Boundary Creek Road until  county road on top of southern dike of Boundary Creek.
• Dike road runs approx. three miles due east ending at Kootenai River and is the main access road for the property.

• Travel north from Sandpoint on US Highway 95 approx. 18 miles to WMA headquarters sign and turn left into the parking area.

• For north shore access to WMA parcels west of Sandpoint, use Highway 2 going west & follow access signs.
• For south shore areas west of Sandpoint, county roads paralleling the river will provide access.
• For those parts of WMA between Sandpoint and Clark Fork, use highway 200. Follow the county road from highway 200 east of Culver to Oden Bay, and Fisherman’s Island.
• Pack River delta, Denton Slough and Clark Fork delta portions of the WMA can be accessed directly from highway 200.

• Travel north from Sandpoint on US Highway 95, proceed approx. 18 miles to WMA Headquarters sign and turn left into the parking area.

• From Cataldo: county roads border the WMA.
• From Rose Lake: State Highway 3 follows the boundary of the WMA until near Black Lake. The highway turns south toward the Round Lake segment of the WMA.
• From Black Lake to Harrison a series of county roads provides access to the WMA.

• On State Route 3 between St. Maries and Santa turn west on Flat Creek road. This is the main access road the WMA.

Excellent hunting opportunities exist for pack trips, with approximately 40 miles of trail found within the borders. Numerous unimproved campsites are available and the possibility of harvesting a mature, branch-antlered bull is good.

Backpackers, hikers, photographers, hunters and fishermen all enjoy the WMA.

• The Snake River Segment is easily accessible by boat. Boaters can launch from Lewiston or several upriver launch sites to access this segment. There are three designated parking areas for the Snake River Segment.

• From Lewiston, travel south to Tammany Creek Road. Take this road east to County Road 540 (Waha Road) and then go south 8.0 miles to the 21 Ranch, located at the intersection with Redbird Road. From there, go west on Redbird Road 0.70 miles and take a right into the Redbird parking area.

• Follow the same directions for Redbird Access to Redbird Road. Then continue west on Redbird Road 1.7 miles and take the first road to the left (Homestead Loop). Follow that road 2.5 miles to the designated parking area; look for access signs along the route.

• Follow the same directions for Redbird Access to Redbird Road. Then continue west on Redbird Road 4.8 miles to the designated parking areas, observe signs for special restrictions along this route.

• Red River road from Elk City will take you directly to the WMA.

The viewing kiosk provides views of the meadowlands and it's wildlife community including elk, white-tailed deer, moose, geese, ducks and many others. The kiosk is equipped for those visitors who may be physically challenged.

• From the town of Cambridge on US Highway 95, take State Highway 71 northwest about 19 miles from Cambridge to the WMA.

Most activity on the WMA begins in early September, starting with the opening of grouse and chukar seasons, and continues through the end of the year.

Note: While motorized vehicles are allowed access to the WMA, gate key reservations may be made through the WMA headquarters starting September 1 at 7:00am. Reservations for the big game and upland game seasons fill up quickly so plan your hunts ahead to ensure a key will be available.

Wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and horseback riding are also popular activities. Most fishing occurs on adjacent Brownlee Reservoir.

Idaho Power’s Woodhead Park on Brownlee Reservoir and McCormick Park below Brownlee Dam, and the USFS Brownlee Guardstation Campground in the Payette National Forest provide camping facilities for those who visit the WMA.

• From Interstate 84, take Exit 9 and travel 4.5 miles on State Highway 30 through the town of New Plymouth.
• Just past the New Plymouth Post Office look for the Birding Island South sign.
• Turn east onto Idaho Street and drive 0.5 miles to Holly Avenue.
• Turn north and follow Holly Avenue 1.5 miles to NW Second Avenue.
• Turn east and follow road .7 miles to Payette River WMA’s Birding Islands South parking lot.

• From Interstate 84, North on Highway 55 to Highway 52 (Horseshoe Bend).
• Go eight miles west on Highway 52 and then south at the Sweet-Ola junction.
• The northern boundary of the WRA is located one mile south of the junction, where the highway crosses the Payette River.

• From Interstate 84 take exit 26 (Notus-Parma) and travel through Parma on State Highway 20-26.
• Three miles beyond Parma, turn left onto Old Fort Boise Road and drive westward two miles to the WMA entrance. Use caution crossing the railroad tracks.

• From Interstate 84, take exit 57 and travel 15 miles northeast on State Highway 21, past Lucky Peak Lake.
• Just after cresting the Highland Valley Summit, look for the Boise River WMA headquarters sign at mile marker 15.

• From Interstate 84 take Highway 51 south (near Mountain Home) about 15 miles to the Snake River at Loveridge Bridge.
• Just south of the bridge, Highway 51 joins Highway 78 for a short distance. Follow Highway 51/78 6.5 miles southwest through Bruneau to the second junction of Highways 51 and 78.
• Then go west another 2.5 miles on Highway 78 to the WMA headquarters.

• Take Interstate 84 to exit 95 (Mountain Home).
• Turn north on U.S. Highway 20 and travel 45 miles to Hill City, Idaho.
• Watch for the WMA sign and west entrance (Swamp Road) to Camas Prairie Centennial Marsh WMA.

Late-season waterfowl hunting is available at the WMA. However, opportunities are directly affected by precipitation levels the summer and fall previous. Upland bird hunting is spotty, while small game hunting can be good in years of high rabbit numbers.

• From Carey, ID travel about 1 mile east on combined highway 20/26/93 that borders the northern boundary of the WMA.
• Signs and a short access road will take you to the parking area.

The main recreational activity at the WMA is fishing. Carey Lake provides some very nice largemouth bass and bluegill.

Waterfowl hunters can expect to be successful. Big game hunting and trapping on Carey Lake WMA are also popular.

• Coming from the west, take Interstate 84 to exit 141 and then drive 12 miles south on U.S. Highway 30 toward  Hagerman.
• Just before entering Hagerman, sportsmen access signs will direct you easterly to Billingsley Creek WMA.

Billingslely Creek WMA is open to hunting. Duck hunting is the dominant late-winter use when nearby waters freeze. Because this is a small area it can become over-crowded with hunters. Deer hunting is limited to shotgun-only for safety reasons.

• Take Interstate 84 to exit 141. Drive 12.5 miles south on U.S. Hwy 30, through  Hagerman.
• Drive past the turnoff for the Hagerman Fish Hatchery and the highway rest area.
• At the Hagerman WMA sign, turn east onto the gravel road leading to the WMA.

For the more adventurous visitor, Hagerman WMA offers soft-surfaced walking trails. Just a short distance from the hatchery buildings, the Riley Creek Pond viewing blind offers the opportunity for an “up close” look at waterfowl. The trails winding around Oster Lakes allow visitors to view waterfowl, songbirds and other wildlife. The southern-most Oster Lake trail provides a panoramic view of the Snake River, Gridley Island and Hagerman Valley.

Upland game bird hunting is limited, with ring-necked pheasant, California quail and mourning dove providing infrequent hunting opportunities.

A visit to Hagerman WMA would not be complete without a tour of Hagerman State Fish Hatchery, the Fish and Game’s largest resident trout production facility. A visitor information display provides hatchery details and a show pond is available for viewing.

• Take Interstate 84 to exit 157 (Wendell) and travel seven miles south.
• As you approach the WMA, the striking lava rock rim of the Snake River Canyon will loom into view.
• After a sharp left turn, the road descends to the canyon bottom and the WMA entrance.

• Take Interstate 84 to Exit 208 (Burley) and travel 20 miles south on State Highway 27 to the Big Cottonwood WMA sign (1600 South).
• Turn west on 1600 South and follow the signs 7 miles to the WMA.

Hunters can find an assortment of upland gamebirds. The area supports huntable populations of ring-necked pheasants and gray partridge and smaller numbers of California quail and chukar partridge.

Mule deer are year-round residents. Mule deer rifle hunting is by controlled permit only and there is an archery unlimited controlled hunt.

The WMA supports good numbers of Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the 6-10" range.

• From American Falls (Exit 36 or 40 on Interstate 86), travel north on State Highway 39.
• From Blackfoot (Exit 93 on Interstate 15), go south on State Highway 39.
• Two and one-half miles north of Aberdeen, turn east on 1400 South or Strang Road.
• Follow that road two miles east to 2500 West or Midway Road, turn right and continue half a mile to an information center on the left side of the road.

• Take Interstate 15 to exit 57 (Inkom).
• Turn south on U.S. Highway 91.
• To access the northern portion of the WMA, remain on U.S. Highway 91 for 4 1/2 miles.
• Turn east on Lower Rock Creek Road and travel 2 miles.
• Turn south on Bonneville Road and travel 1 1/2 miles to the parking area at the WMA’s north boundary.

• Travel north on State Highway 34 for 10.5 miles to the Blackfoot River Road.
• Turn east and follow the Blackfoot River for another 15 miles.
• Once you break out of “the Narrows”, drive another mile to a WMA sign and information board.

• Primary access to the WMA is from two roads that leave US highway 30 approximately 0.6 miles south of highway mile marker 417.

• From the town of Montpelier travel east on US 89 for 2 1/2 miles.
• The WMA entrance and parking lot are on the north side of the highway.

• Travel 13 miles northeast from Idaho Falls on U.S. Highway 26.
• After passing mile marker 350, look for the Tex Creek WMA sign.
• Turn right and follow Meadow Creek Road southeast past Ririe Dam to the WMA.

• From Interstate 15, take exit 135 at Roberts.
• Turn east, traveling on County Road 627 to the junction with County Road 2880 East.
• Turn north and drive through Roberts.
• At the 0.5 mile mark, the road forks; continue on the right fork.
• Travel to County Road 800 North and follow the signs to Market Lake WMA.

There is limited upland game hunting on Market Lake WMA, with resident bird populations varying from year to year. Captive-raised pheasants are released to provide additional hunting opportunities. Cottontail rabbits frequent the lava rock ledges of Market Lake WMA, providing hunters with fast-paced hunting action.

• From Interstate 15, take exit 143 (Sage Junction) and drive seven miles west on State Highway 33.
• Turn north onto County Road 1800 East.
• At the 1.8 mile mark, the road forks; take the left fork and continue north.
• At the three mile mark, just after crossing Camas Creek, turn west onto County Road 1800 North.
• Travel 0.2 miles to County Road 1775 East and turn north.
• Travel another mile to County Road 1900 North.
• Turn west and travel past County Road 1750 East to Mud Lake WMA’s east entrance.

Mud Lake is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. Largemouth bass are the primary species sought by anglers during spring, while yellow perch fishing is common during winter months. In 1993, tiger muskies were reintroduced to Mud Lake and provide a limited, but exciting, trophy fishery.

Waterfowl hunting on Mud Lake WMA is often excellent in the late fall and early winter months. The quality of upland bird hunting (ring-necked pheasant and gray partridge) depends largely on nesting success the previous summer. Small game hunting can be good in years of high rabbit production.

Please contact the regional office for more information: 208-525-7290.

• From Interstate 15, take exit 143 (Sage Junction) and drive 12 miles east on State Highway 33 until you see the Menan Buttes to the south.
• Turn south on East Butte Road where a sign indicates “Sportsman’s Access, Menan Buttes” and proceed straight.
• You will pass between the Menan Buttes; at the stop sign turn left (south), drive ½ mile to the WMA headquarters.

In the fall, secret coves and backwaters of the Snake River provide nice places for waterfowl hunting.

• From Rexburg travel 6 miles west on Highway 33 to Beaver Dick County Park and Boat Ramp.
• From the highway just west of the entrance to the park a county road follows the northern boundary of the WMA leading to three additional parking areas.

• From Interstate 15, take exit 143 (Sage Junction) and drive 20 miles east on State Highway 33 to State Highway 20.
• Turn north on highway 20 and drive towards St. Anthony (15 miles).
• Take the St. Anthony exit, turn north and drive through St. Anthony to the Visitor’s Center.