
Idaho's Wildlife Management Areas
Visit a WMA
Idaho Fish and Game has 31 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), which range from 275 to 85,000 acres. Each has specific priorities based upon the needs of wildlife in the surrounding area.
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People are welcome at WMAs
All WMAs provide and encourage use by sporting and general public. People can hunt, fish, trap, and view wildlife, as well as other compatible activities, such as horseback riding, hiking, and boating. Some WMAs host special events like fishing clinics, youth hunts, and bird watching tours.
During certain times of the year, some WMAs are closed to protect wildlife from disturbance. Find out more about use guidelines and learn about recreational opportunities by visiting specific WMA webpages.

Managing wildlife habitat
WMAs create habitat and security for wildlife. Fish and Game biologists manage these properties to improve forage and cover vegetation, plant food plots, fight noxious weeds, create wetlands, protect water quality, survey wildlife, and manage public access.
Many habitat restoration projects are made possible with the help of volunteers. If you are interested in habitat projects, contact a local Fish and Game office and talk to the WMA manager or biologist.

Creating a WMA
The story behind each WMA is often unique. Most were purchased with sportsmen dollars or through mitigation for loss of wildlife habitat elsewhere. On occasion, the property has been donated by private individuals or foundations. Regardless of their beginnings, all provide important habitat for wildlife.
News
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Fort Boise WMA Boat Ramp Access Closed for Construction
Monday, March 22, 2021 - 2:30 PM MDT
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Repair work will close Fort Boise WMA boat ramp Feb. 6-8
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 1:58 PM MST
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Clark Fork Driftyard access site on Pend Oreille WMA open for year-round use
Monday, February 1, 2021 - 2:55 PM MST
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WMA Nesting Closures Begin February 1
Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 8:31 AM MST
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Idaho's WMAs provide a bounty of waterfowl hunting opportunities
Monday, November 23, 2020 - 3:57 PM MST
Idaho's Wildlife Management Areas Boundary-Smith Creek WMA McArthur Lake WMA Pend Oreille WMA Coeur d’Alene River WMA Payette River WMA Montour WMA Fort Boise WMA C.J. Strike WMA Carey Lake WMA Billingsley Creek WMA Camas Prairie - Centennial Marsh WMA Niagara Springs WMA Sterling WMA Blackfoot River WMA Georgetown Summit WMA Market Lake WMA Mud Lake WMA Cartier Slough WMA Deer Parks WMU Sand Creek WMA -
Habitat Improvement Efforts Continue at Fort Boise WMA
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 9:17 AM MST
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Habitat Improvement Efforts Continue at Fort Boise WMA
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 8:44 AM MST
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