St. Maries Wildlife Management Area | |
Iucn Category: | IV |
Map: | Idaho |
Map Alt: | A map of Idaho showing the location of St. Maries WMA |
Coordinates: | 47.2623°N -116.5515°W |
Location: | Benewah County, Idaho, United States |
Nearest City: | St. Maries, ID |
Area: | 3819acres |
Established: | 1941 |
Governing Body: | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
St. Maries Wildlife Management Area at 3819acres is an Idaho wildlife management area in Benewah County south of the town of St. Maries.[1] The WMA is located along the St. Maries River on that were deeded the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, leased from the Idaho Department of Lands, and an additional under cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management[2]
Elk, moose, black bear, and other wildlife are found in the WMA.[3] Hunting is permitted during hunting season in the WMA, including for upland game species such as ruffed and dusky grouse.[4]