Coeur d'Alene River Wildlife Management Area at 5,799 acres (23.47 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area primarily in Kooteani County but also in Benewah County. The majority of the WMA is located in the Thompson Lake Segment along the Coeur d'Alene River, but portions are also located along the St. Joe River in the upper sections of Lake Coeur d'Alene near Heyburn State Park.[1] Land acquisition for the WMA began in 1964.[2]
| Coeur d'Alene River Wildlife Management Area | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Benewah and Kootenai counties, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | St. Maries, ID |
| Coordinates | 47°28′57″N 116°43′56″W / 47.482485°N 116.732146°W |
| Area | 5,799 acres (23.5 km2) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
The WMA is managed for migratory and resident waterfowl and was created to enhance waterfowl habitat and production.[3] Ruffed grouse, American coots, and snowshoe hare are found in the WMA, among other wildlife.[4] Part of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes travels through the WMA.
References
edit- ^ "Coeur d'Alene River Wildlife Management Area" (PDF). Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 24, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ Nigh, John; Hanna, Paul (July 1999). "Coeur d'Alene River Wildlife Management Area: Management Plan" (PDF). Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ "Coeur d'Alene Wildlife Management Area". Public Lands Information Center. Archived from the original on July 29, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ "Wildlife Management Areas". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on March 2, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2012.