| McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Bonner and Boundary counties, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | Sandpoint, ID |
| Coordinates | 48°30′49″N 116°26′59″W / 48.5137°N 116.449741°W |
| Area | 1,207 acres (4.9 km2) |
| Established | 1942 |
| Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
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fishandgame | |
McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area at 1,207 acres (4.88 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Bonner and Boundary counties located between Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry. [1] It was established in 1942 to protect and enhance waterfowl habitat. [2] It lies within the McArthur Lake Wildlife Corridor. [3]
The WMA includes the riparian zones around McArthur Lake that provide a variety of wildlife, including moose, elk, beaver, and river otters with habitat and food. [4] White-tailed deer and Canada geese are abundant, and hunting is permitted. [5]
References
- ^ "McArthur Wildlife Management Area". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ "McArthur Wildlife Management Area". BonnersFerry.info. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ McArthur Lake Wildlife Safety Project (PDF) (Map showing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions, 2003-2009), The Nature Conservancy, retrieved 2018-06-20
- ^ "McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area". Public Lands Information Center. Archived from the original on December 2, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ "Wildlife Management Areas". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on March 2, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
| McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| |
| Location | Bonner and Boundary counties, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | Sandpoint, ID |
| Coordinates | 48°30′49″N 116°26′59″W / 48.5137°N 116.449741°W |
| Area | 1,207 acres (4.9 km2) |
| Established | 1942 |
| Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
|
fishandgame | |
McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area at 1,207 acres (4.88 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Bonner and Boundary counties located between Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry. [1] It was established in 1942 to protect and enhance waterfowl habitat. [2] It lies within the McArthur Lake Wildlife Corridor. [3]
The WMA includes the riparian zones around McArthur Lake that provide a variety of wildlife, including moose, elk, beaver, and river otters with habitat and food. [4] White-tailed deer and Canada geese are abundant, and hunting is permitted. [5]
References
- ^ "McArthur Wildlife Management Area". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ "McArthur Wildlife Management Area". BonnersFerry.info. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ McArthur Lake Wildlife Safety Project (PDF) (Map showing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions, 2003-2009), The Nature Conservancy, retrieved 2018-06-20
- ^ "McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area". Public Lands Information Center. Archived from the original on December 2, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ "Wildlife Management Areas". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on March 2, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2012.