Hagerman WMA is located just south of the town of Hagerman in south central Idaho’s Gooding County. Take Interstate 84 to exit 141. Drive 12.5 miles south on U.S. Hwy 30, through Hagerman. Drive past the turnoff for the Hagerman Fish Hatchery and the highway rest area. At the Hagerman WMA sign, turn east onto the gravel road leading to the WMA. Mallards, gadwalls, redheads, ruddy ducks and Canada geese commonly nest and raise young on theWMA. Other migratory waterfowl include tundra and trumpeter swans, northern pintails, American wigeon, cinnamon and green-winged teal, lesser scaup and ring-necked ducks. Ospreys, bald eagles, peregrine falcons and rough-legged hawks are seasonal guests. Mule deer are common, feeding in the irrigated fields and resting in the heavy cover and rough breaks. Western and Great Basin spadefoot toads inhabit moist areas, and bullfrogs and Pacific tree frogs add their voices to Hagerman’s Wildlife symphony. For the more adventurous visitor, Hagerman WMA offers soft-surfaced walking trails. Just a short distance from the hatchery buildings, the Riley Creek Pond viewing blind offers the opportunity for an “up close” look at waterfowl. The trails winding around Oster Lakes allow visitors to view waterfowl, songbirds and other wildlife. The southern-most Oster Lake trail provides a panoramic view of the Snake River, Gridley Island and Hagerman Valley. Upland game bird hunting is limited, with ring-necked pheasant, California quail and mourning dove providing infrequent hunting opportunities. A visit to Hagerman WMA would not be complete without a tour of Hagerman State Fish Hatchery, the Fish and Game’s largest resident trout production facility. A visitor information display provides hatchery details and a show pond is available for viewing.