Payette River Wildlife Management Area
Wildlife management area in Idaho
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Payette River Wildlife Management Area at 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Payette County near New Plymouth along the Payette River.[1] Land was first purchased by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in 1960.[2]
LocationPayette County, Idaho, United States
NearestcityNew Plymouth, ID
Coordinates44°00′21″N 116°48′50″W
Area1,200 acres (4.9 km2)
| Payette River Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Payette County, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | New Plymouth, ID |
| Coordinates | 44°00′21″N 116°48′50″W |
| Area | 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
| Website | fishandgame |
The WMA consists of several units, including the 650 acres (260 ha) Birding Islands segment.[3][4] Canada geese and other waterfowl are abundant in the WMA, but large mammals are scarce.[5][6]