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Visiting Tex Creek WMA
Visiting Hours - Tex Creek Wildlife
Management Area is open year-round and has
no established visiting hours. Schools and
other groups are encouraged to visit Tex Creek
WMA. 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 Tex Creek 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 Tex Creek
WMA.
Vehicles/Parking - Use of motorized vehicles,
including ATVs, is permitted only on
designated roadways shown on this brochure
map. These restrictions protect area vegetation,
reduce erosion, minimize wildlife disturbance
and improve hunting experiences and success.
Please park only in designated areas. Roads in
the Tex Creek area can become extremely slick
even after a brief summer shower. Prolonged
moisture can make roads impassable for days.
Check weather conditions before venturing
into the Tex Creek Area.
Area Restrictions - Portions of Tex Creek
WMA are closed seasonally to protect
wintering elk and mule deer from human
disturbance. Motorized travel is prohibited in
these areas from December 1 through April 15.
Watch for these areas and make your
conservation contribution by respecting area
closures.
Wildlife Observation/Photography - Visitors
are welcome to hike throughout the area for
wildlife viewing and photography purposes.
Many farm roads have been converted into
excellent hiking trails. To enhance your
outing, a bird species checklist is available at
the IDFG regional office in Idaho Falls.
Hunting - Hunting is allowed on Tex Creek
WMA, but specific rules and access to some
WMA locations may change from year to year.
Consult current hunting 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 are allowed in
designated areas only and may be prohibited
during periods of wildfire danger. Firewood
cutting is prohibited on Tex Creek WMA
lands. Removal of materials such as rocks, soil
and vegetation from their natural setting is
prohibited.
Pets/Livestock - Pets must be leashed or under close
control at all times on Tex Creek WMA, with
the exception of bird dogs during hunting
seasons. The release or abandonment of
domestic or exotic animals on Tex Creek
WMA is prohibited.
For more information regarding your visit to Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area, contact:
Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist
Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
4279 Commerce Circle
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7290