The Portneuf WMA is located 16 miles southeast of Pocatello in eastern Idaho’s Bannock County. Take Interstate 15 to exit 57 (Inkom). Turn south on U.S. Highway 91. To access the northern portion of the WMA, remain on U.S. Highway 91 for 4 1/2 miles. Turn east on Lower Rock Creek Road and travel 2 miles. Turn south on Bonneville Road and travel 1 1/2 miles to the parking area at the WMA’s north boundary. Beaver reside in some creek drainages, along with porcupine and mink. Coyotes, raccoons, yellow-bellied marmots, cottontail rabbits and the occasional bobcat and mountain lion also roam the WMA. Golden eagles, Northern harriers, red-tailed hawks and great horned owls are commonly seen on Portneuf WMA. Swainson’s and rough-legged hawks are early spring visitors, passing through on their migration flights north. Blue, ruffed and Columbia sharptailed grouse are commonly found on the WMA. Some of the birds found on the WMA include: American goldfinch, lazuli bunting, western kingbird, western wood pewee, black-capped chickadee, sage thrasher, rufous-sided towhee, green-tailed towhee, American robin, ruby-crowned kinglet, western meadowlark, and pine siskin. Deer and elk hunting are available on Portneuf WMA lands. Upland game bird hunting for ringnecked pheasant and blue, ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse can be good in years of high production. Photography, hiking, horseback riding and crosscountry skiing are some of the other outdoor activities available at Portneuf WMA.