Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area

Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
A map of Idaho showing the location of the Carey Lake WMA
A map of Idaho showing the location of the Carey Lake WMA
LocationBlaine County, Idaho, United States
Nearest cityCarey, ID
Coordinates43°19′25″N 113°55′53″W / 43.323509°N 113.931455°W / 43.323509; -113.931455
Area400 acres (1.6 km2)
Established1949
Governing bodyIdaho Department of Fish and Game
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Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area at 400 acres (1.6 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Blaine County near the town of Carey.[1] The first land acquisition for the WMA occurred in 1949 from the Carey Lake Reservoir Company to provide habitat for migrating and breeding waterfowl and shorebirds.[2]

The WMA is at the edge of lava field that includes Craters of the Moon National Monument to the east.[3] Mule deer are the most common large mammal, and the most common recreational activity is fishing, particularly for largemouth bass and bluegill.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  2. ^ Gregory, Terry D.; Apa, Anthony D.; Gorgen, William F.; McDonald, Michael J.; Musil, Dave D. (July 1999). "Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area Management Plan" (PDF). Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  3. ^ "Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area". Public Lands Information Center. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  4. ^ "Wildlife Management Areas". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on March 2, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.