Snake River Segment:
The Snake River Segment is easily accessible by boat. Boaters can launch from Lewiston or several upriver launch sites to access this segment. There are three designated parking areas for the Snake River Segment.
Redbird Access:
From Lewiston, travel south to Tammany Creek Road. Take this road east to County Road 540 (Waha Road) and then go south 8.0 miles to the 21 Ranch, located at the intersection with Redbird Road. From there, go west on Redbird Road 0.70 miles and take a right into the Redbird parking area.
Madden Creek Access:
Follow the same directions for Redbird Access to Redbird Road. Then continue west on Redbird Road 1.7 miles and take the first road to the left (Homestead Loop). Follow that road 2.5 miles to the designated parking area; look for access signs along the route.
Gaiser Access:
Follow the same directions for Redbird Access to Redbird Road. Then continue west on Redbird Road 4.8 miles to the designated parking areas, observe signs for special restrictions along this route.
Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep were reintroduced to the WMA in 1983 and have since flourished into a healthy population. Seventeen bighorns were captured near Dubois, Wyoming and released in the Snake River segment.
Dedicated bird watchers can enjoy sighting many bird species including yellow warbler, blacked-capped chickadee and pileated woodpecker, pigmy nuthatch, flammulated owl, and white-headed woodpecker.
The entire WMA is open to non-motorized travel year-round and hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers are welcome to traverse all the interior roads otherwise closed to motorized vehicles.
Horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobile riding, wildlife viewing, photography, camping and many more activities are enjoyed on the WMA.
Hunting opportunities include general seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear and mountain lion. There are also excellent controlled-hunt seasons for mule deer, elk, and bighorn sheep. Upland game bird hunting is popular, with great opportunities for chukar, forest grouse, and wild turkey.
Many upland gamebird species can be found on the WMA including plentiful populations of wild turkeys, dusky grouse, ruffed grouse, chukar, gray partridge, mourning doves, and California quail. These areas also host small populations of the sensitive mountain quail species.
Fishing is available in several locations; smallmouth bass, crappie and rainbow trout are available in nearby Waha Lake and Soldiers Meadow Reservoir.