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The many habitats found on C.J. Strike WMA provide
niches for a rich mixture of southwestern Idaho wildlife
species. The WMA is a major waterfowl production and
wintering area. During the winter, between 30,000 and
90,000 ducks, mostly mallards and other “puddle ducks,”
are counted, along with 5,000 to 12,000 Canada geese.
The largest number of waterfowl usually arrive in
November and leave by the first part of February.
Muskrat, beaver, raccoon and mink are found in habitats
associated with ponds, rivers and the reservoir. Mule deer,
white-tailed deer, California quail, chukars, gray partridge,
common snipe and mourning doves are found on the
WMA, as are a variety of nongame wildlife, including
bald eagles, red-winged blackbirds, shorebirds, swans and
pelicans.
For several years, game farm rooster pheasants have
been released on the WMA for hunting purposes.
These birds complement naturally-produced wild
pheasants. White-tailed deer have also been
transplanted to the WMA and thrive in the riparian
areas along the Snake and Bruneau river.
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