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Visiting Hours - Payette River Wildlife Management Area is open year-round and has no established visiting hours. School and other groups are encouraged to visit Payette River WMA in the spring when waterfowl numbers peak. Those interested in a WMA guided tour should call well in advance of the proposed trip date. IDFG personnel will make every effort to accommodate group trips.
Access for the Disabled - For persons with disabilities, access within Payette River WMA varies by area. Visitors with special needs are encouraged to contact WMA management personnel to determine which area(s) are most suitable for physically-challenged visitors. In all cases, visitors are encouraged to assess their own abilities before entering Payette River WMA.
Vehicles/Parking - Use of motorized vehicles, including ATVs, is permitted only on roadways shown on this brochure map. These restrictions protect area vegetation and minimize wildlife disturbance. Please park only in designated areas.
Area Restrictions - A portion of Payette River WMA is closed seasonally to foot traffic to provide undisturbed nesting and rearing areas for waterfowl and upland game birds. Watch for these areas and make your conservation contribution by respecting area closures.
Wildlife Observation/Photography - Payette River WMA is best known for its concentrations of nesting waterfowl. Visitors are welcome to hike in portions of the WMA for wildlife viewing and photography purposes. Remember to watch for nesting area closure signs. To enhance your outing, a WMA bird species checklist is available at the IDFG regional office in Nampa.
Hunting/Fishing - Both hunting and fishing are allowed on Payette River WMA, but specific regulations and access to some WMA locations may change from year to year. Consult current rules for more details.
Camping - Overnight camping is permitted in designated areas, for no more than ten consecutive days within any 30-day period.
Fires/Firewood Cutting - Fires and firewood cutting are prohibited on Payette River WMA lands. Removal of materials from their natural setting is prohibited.
Pets - Pets must be leashed or under close control at all times on Payette River WMA, with the exception of bird dogs during hunting seasons. The release or abandonment of domestic animals on Payette River WMA is prohibited.
For more information regarding your visit to
Payette River Wildlife Management Area, contact:
Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist
Payette River Wildlife Management Area
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
3101 South Powerline Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 465-8465
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