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How To Get There
Sterling WMA is located in Bingham County just east of Aberdeen along the northwest shore of American Falls Reservoir. It consists of three separate blocks of land bounded by private farmland or BOR property.
To reach the area from American Falls (Exit 36 or 40 on Interstate 86), travel north on State Highway 39. From Blackfoot (Exit 93 on Interstate 15), go south on State Highway 39. Two and one-half miles north of Aberdeen, turn east on 1400 South or Strang Road. Follow that road two miles east to 2500 West or Midway Road, turn right and continue half a mile to an information center on the left side of the road.
General Information
Sterling Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was established to provide habitat for a variety of wildlife but particularly for waterfowl production. Production of ring-necked pheasants and providing public access for hunting and wildlife appreciation are also priorities.
The WMA was created in 1968 when the American Game Association of New York donated 121 acres of marsh to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Since then, the Department has cooperated with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in the acquisition and administration of additional property. The WMA now includes 3,300 acres, part of which was purchased by the BOR as authorized by the American Falls Dam Replacement Act.
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