Public Use of Deer Parks WMA

Opportunities to enjoy Deer Parks are as diverse as the landscape and the seasons. At the end of March, a flood of waterfowl fills Butte Slough, providing a welcome chance to get outside after winter and view wildlife. Almost any species of waterfowl found in southern and eastern Idaho can be found here, including Redbreasted Mergansers and Trumpeter Swans. In the spring, migrating songbirds and raptors fill the cottonwood forests, making Deer Parks a hot spot for birding. During any time of year, the gentle landscape is an open invitation for nonmotorized travel, whether walking, horseback riding, or cross-country skiing.

The Snake River is a whole source of recreation in itself. The river is open to fishing and boaters often observe beavers, mink, deer, and moose. In the fall, secret coves and backwaters provide places for waterfowl hunting.

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