Sterling WMA is located in along the northwest shore of American Falls Reservoir. From American Falls (Exit 36 or 40 on Interstate 86), travel north on State Highway 39. From Blackfoot (Exit 93 on Interstate 15), go south on State Highway 39. Two and one-half miles north of Aberdeen, turn east on 1400 South or Strang Road. Follow that road two miles east to 2500 West or Midway Road, turn right and continue half a mile to an information center on the left side of the road. Bufflehead, Canada goose, gadwall, mallard, pintail, redhead, ring-necked duck, ruddy duck, scaup, shoveler, teal, and widgeon are common on the area at various times. Sterling WMA and American Falls Reservoir probably support the greatest variety of shorebirds in Idaho. American avocet, black-necked stilt, sandhill crane, and a variety of sandpipers use the area. Antelope, badger, beaver, cottontail rabbit, coyote, marmot, mink, mule deer, muskrat, pocket gopher, raccoon, red fox, striped skunk, and jackrabbits are some of the mammals which commonly occur in the area. The marshes provide good duck hunting opportunity, particularly early in the season. Food and cover plots provide opportunity for goose and pheasant hunting virtually throughout the season.