title: Payette River Wildlife Management Area
text: # Payette River Wildlife Management Area
  
  Payette River Wildlife Management Area at 1,200 acres (4.9 $km^2)$ is an Idaho wildlife management area in Payette County near New Plymouth along the Payette River. Land was first purchased by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in 1960.
  
  The WMA consists of several units, including the 650 acres (260 ha) Birding Islands segment. Canada geese and other waterfowl are abundant in the WMA, but large mammals are scarce.
  
  