The Chiliwist wildlife unit encompasses approximately 4,890 acres, located west of the town of Malott. The Bureau of Land Management owns an additional 760 acres within the wildlife unit’s boundaries. Chiliwist Creek runs west to east through the unit, which has an elevation ranging from 1,000 feet to nearly 3,100 feet on the top of Chiliwist Butte. Habitat types include shrub-steppe, wetland, riparian, rocks and cliffs, and dry forests. An agricultural lease and a grazing permit are used on the wildlife area to manipulate vegetation to improve mule deer forage. The Chiliwist was purchased in 1977 primarily for critical mule deer wintering habitat. In addition to a healthy mule deer population, the Chiliwist also provides habitat for white-tailed deer, black bears, migratory birds, cougars, badgers and coyotes. Upland gamebird hunting is a popular activity on the wildlife area, where forest grouse, Hungarian partridge, chukar, quail and turkey can be found. Other activities enjoyed on the Chiliwist include hiking, horseback riding, bird watching and photography.