Nearest Town: Wendell
Site Size: 976 acres
Directions: I-84 Exit #157; zero odometer; S on Rex Leland Hwy (Orchard Valley Rd/1950 E); at 6.5 mi rd veers L (E) and descends into gorge; R (S) into WMA’s entrance at mi 7; another access point is 0.8 mi farther E.
Description: The combination of mild winter weather and open water draws waterfowl to the WMA. Over 5,000 ducks and several hundred Canada Geese winter along this portion of the Snake River annually. Spring nesting waterfowl include Canada Goose, Green-winged and Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, and Wood Duck. Upland gamebirds include Ring-necked Pheasant, California Quail, and Chukar. Great Blue Heron roost on boulders to the east. Rangeland habitats are occupied by Horned Lark, White-crowned Sparrow, and Sage Thrasher. Warblers and buntings inhabit the windbreaks, while wrens and swallows stake their claim on the rock ledges and talus slopes of the canyon rim.
More Information:
IDFG (208) 324-4359
Jerome Chamber of Commerce (208) 324-2711
fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/wildlife/wma/niagara/