The St. Maries WMA is located in Benewah County on the lower end of the St. Maries River drainage about five miles south of the town of St. Maries. On State Route 3 between St. Maries and Santa turn west on Flat Creek road. This is the main access road the WMA. Big game species on the WMA include white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose, black bear and mountain lion. Upland game species include ruffed grouse and blue grouse. Hunting seasons for upland game and big game span the months of September through December, depending upon the species. The St. Maries River provides excellent fishing opportunities with some restrictions applying to cutthroat trout. The WMA provides wonderful opportunities for camping, picnicking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing and hiking in a diverse setting of forest and mountain meadows. The town of St. Maries is close by for those forgotten camping and fishing items.