Sterling Wildlife Management Area
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Sterling Wildlife Management Area at 3,400 acres (14 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Bingham County near the town of Aberdeen.[1] The WMA consists of Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Bureau of Reclamation land along American Falls Reservoir.[2]
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Sterling Wildlife Management Area | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Bingham County, Idaho, United States |
Nearest city | Aberdeen, ID |
Coordinates | 42°57′45″N 112°45′56″W |
Area | 3,400 acres (13.8 km2) |
Established | 1968 |
Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
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Surrounding cropland is managed cooperatively to provide cover for waterfowl and upland game birds.[3] Ducks are common in the WMA, and there are opportunities for hunting.[4]