From Carey, ID travel about 1 mile east on combined highway 20/26/93 that borders the northern boundary of the WMA.
Signs and a short access road will take you to the parking area.
Canada geese, mallards, northern pintail, green-winged and cinnamon teal are some of the primary waterfowl species that nest on the WMA are easily observed throughout the nesting season.
Shorebirds commonly seen from spring to fall are sandhill cranes, long-billed curlews, American avocet, pied-billed and western grebe and spotted sandpiper.
Songbirds are present throughout the spring and early summer, most common are red-winged blackbirds, yellow-headed blackbirds and western meadowlarks.
Mule deer are the most abundant big game animal and can be found throughout the year. Pronghorn antelope will also occasionally come onto the WMA.
Coyote, red fox, badger, striped skunk and numerous rodents are found through the WMA and the surrounding farmland.
The main recreational activity at the WMA is fishing. Carey Lake provides some very nice largemouth bass and bluegill.
Waterfowl hunters can expect to be successful. Big game hunting and trapping on Carey Lake WMA are also popular.