Hagerman Wildlife Management Area

Hagerman Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
A map of Idaho showing the location of Hagerman WMA
Location Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Nearest city Hagerman, ID
Coordinates 42°46′09″N 114°52′43″W / 42.769254°N 114.878624°W / 42.769254; -114.878624Coordinates: 42°46′09″N 114°52′43″W / 42.769254°N 114.878624°W / 42.769254; -114.878624
Area 880 acres (3.6 km2)
Established 1940
Governing body Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Hagerman Wildlife Management Area at 880 acres (3.6 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Gooding County south of the town of Hagerman.[1] The first land acquisition for the WMA was in 1940 and now includes land licensed from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.[2]

The area is along the Snake River and attracts many birds, including ducks, geese, and raptors.[3] The WMA has several trails, a viewing blind, and hunting opportunities.[4]

References

  1. "Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 20, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  2. Gregory, Terry D.; Apa, Anthony D.; Gorgen, William F.; McDonald, Michael J.; Musil, Dave D. (July 1999). "Hagerman Wildlife Management Area Management Plan". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 20, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  3. "Hagerman Wildlife Management Area, Idaho". Public Lands Information Center. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  4. "Wildlife Management Areas". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
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