C.J. Strike WMA borders the Snake River, and includes portions of Owyhee County south of the river and Elmore County to the north. From Interstate 84 take Highway 51 south (near Mountain Home) about 15 miles to the Snake River at Loveridge Bridge. Just south of the bridge, Highway 51 joins Highway 78 for a short distance. Follow Highway 51/78 6.5 miles southwest through Bruneau to the second junction of Highways 51 and 78. Then go west another 2.5 miles on Highway 78 to the WMA headquarters. During the winter, between 30,000 and 90,000 ducks, mostly mallards and other “puddle ducks,” are counted, along with 5,000 to 12,000 Canada geese. For several years, game farm rooster pheasants have been released on the WMA for hunting purposes. These birds complement naturally-produced wild pheasants. White-tailed deer have also been transplanted to the WMA and thrive in the riparian areas along the Snake and Bruneau river. Both duck and goose hunting are good throughout most of the hunting season. A variety of waterfowl hunting experiences can be found, including jump shooting on the many potholes and small streams; hunting over decoys on the larger ponds, rivers and the reservoir; and field hunting for Canada geese on agricultural lands on or next to the WMA. Rainbow trout, bluegill, black crappie, bullhead trout, channel catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and sturgeon are the most sought-after game fish on WMA lands. Other popular activities include sight-seeing, camping, picnicking, boating, water skiing, wind surfing, photography, scout encampments, wildlife studies and bird watching.