The Coeur d’Alene River WMA extends from the mouth of the Coeur d’Alene River at Harrison upstream to Cataldo, a distance of 25 miles. From Cataldo: county roads border the WMA. From Rose Lake: State Highway 3 follows the boundary of the WMA until near Black Lake. The highway turns south toward the Round Lake segment of the WMA. From Black Lake to Harrison a series of county roads provides access to the WMA. Ruffed grouse, common snipe, mourning doves, American coots, Merriam’s turkeys and snowshoe hares are common on the WMA. Over 50 pairs of osprey nest on the lower Coeur d’Alene River, and an additional 30 pairs of osprey nest near the mouth of the St. Joe river. Other conspicuous nongame birds common to the WMA include great blue herons, red-tailed hawks, northern harriers, American kestrels, Virginia and sora rails, belted kingfishers, common ravens and northern flickers. Waterfowl hunters and big game hunters will find good hunting opportunities for each season within and adjacent to the WMA. Camping, recreational boating, sightseeing, bird watching and hiking are more of the outdoor activities awaiting the WMA visitors.