The Hagerman Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was established in 1940 for the purpose of providing winter habitat for waterfowl, as well as habitats for upland game birds. Located in Gooding County, this 882 acre wildlife area was the first WMA designated in Idaho. With its numerous ice-free spring-fed ponds, the Hagerman WMA is an excellent stopover location for migrating waterfowl along the Pacific Flyway. These same ponds provide many opportunities for anglers to pursue trout and warm-water fish species. The ponds are closed to fishing during the winter months and most re-open March 1. Please check the regulation book for more information.
Throughout the winter months, many different waterfowl species literally flock to the Hagerman WMA making it the perfect place to view and photograph wildlife. Consider this your invitation to explore the Hagerman WMA and all it has to offer!
For more information, please call the Magic Valley Regional Office at (208) 324-4359 or visit our webpage at www.idfg.idaho.gov/wma/hagerman
Early morning mist on the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area pond.
Waterfowl on one of the many Hagerman Wildlife Management Area ponds.
Mallard drake landing on a pond in the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area.
Thousands of ducks and geese on the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area ponds.
Ducks in flight near the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area.
Winter takes its toll on cattails at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area.
Ruddy duck at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area,
A coot "runs" on the water to take off from a pond at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area.