McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area | |
Iucn Category: | IV |
Map: | Idaho |
Map Alt: | A map of Idaho showing the location of McArthur Lake WMA |
Coordinates: | 48.5137°N -116.4497°W |
Location: | Bonner and Boundary counties, Idaho, United States |
Nearest City: | Sandpoint, ID |
Area: | 1207acres |
Established: | 1942 |
Governing Body: | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
Url: | http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/IFWIS/ibt/site.aspx?id=N7 |
McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area at 1207acres 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.
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.[3] White-tailed deer and Canada geese are abundant, and hunting is permitted.[4]