Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area
Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area at 8,853 acres (35.83 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Jefferson County north of the town of Mud Lake.[1] Land acquisition for the WMA began in 1940, and the most recent acquisition was in 1969.[2]
| Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Jefferson County, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | Mud Lake, ID |
| Coordinates | 43°53′29″N 112°25′00″W |
| Area | 8,853 acres (35.8 km2) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
| fishandgame | |
The WMA surrounds Mud Lake, which is only about 5 feet (1.5 m) deep.[3] In March and early April up to 50,000 snow geese settle on the lake, along with other waterfowl, including trumpeter swans.[4]
References
- "Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
- Maeder, Thomas (July 1999). "Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area Management Plan" (PDF). Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
- "Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area, Idaho". Public Lands Information Center. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
- "Wildlife Management Areas". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
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