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Fort Boise Lake Wildlife Management Area at 1,630 acres (6.6 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Canyon County near Parma.[1] It was established in 1956 when 330 acres (130 ha) were deeded to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game by Idaho Power Company.[2]
Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Canyon County, Idaho, United States |
Nearest city | Parma, ID |
Coordinates | 43.817939°N 117.009865°W |
Area | 1,630 acres (6.6 km2) |
Established | 1956 |
Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
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The WMA's wetlands are within the Boise and Snake rivers' floodplains and were originally used to replace goose nesting islands on the Snake River flooded by the Brownlee Dam.[3] The shallow water and thick vegetation attract waterfowl and wildlife watchers and hunters.[4]
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