McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area
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McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area at 1,207 acres (4.88 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Bonner and Boundary counties located between Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry.[1] It was established in 1942 to protect and enhance waterfowl habitat.[2] It lies within the McArthur Lake Wildlife Corridor.[3]
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McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Bonner and Boundary counties, Idaho, United States |
Nearest city | Sandpoint, ID |
Coordinates | 48°30′49″N 116°26′59″W |
Area | 1,207 acres (4.9 km2) |
Established | 1942 |
Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
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The WMA includes the riparian zones around McArthur Lake that provide a variety of wildlife, including moose, elk, beaver, and river otters with habitat and food.[4] White-tailed deer and Canada geese are abundant, and hunting is permitted.[5]