Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area
Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area at 34,000 acres (140 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Bonneville County east of Idaho Falls.[1] The WMA land was originally acquired to provide mitigation for the construction of the Ririe and Teton dams.[2]
| Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Bonneville County, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Coordinates | 43.467409°N 111.708942°W |
| Area | 310,000 acres (1,254.5 km2) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
| fishandgame | |
The WMA supports moose, elk, mule deer and other game species over range of habitats.[3] There are opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and hunting in the WMA.[4]
References
- "Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
- Thomas, Terry (July 1999). "Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area Management Plan". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
- "Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area, Idaho". Public Lands Information Center. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
- "Wildlife Management Areas". Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
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