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Show bottom at an elevation of 4220 feet, and is a diverse and productive area for waterfowl and wildlife. Camping, boating and fishing are the primary and popular recreational activities available in this area. Wildlife viewing opportunities include waterfowl during spring and fall, Bald eagles in the winter and a variety of other species. Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area Salt Creek WMA is located eight miles west of Corinne on U- 83 then north of Little Mountain. It was established in 1961 and has expanded from 1,389 acres to approximately 5,236 acres. The area provides semi- marsh habitat with open water ponds and extensive wetland vegetation. Elevations range between 4255 and 4270 feet. Upland areas include cold desert plant species. Habitat types in this area include the following: 1,208 acres open water 1,210 acres marsh 120 acres mudflats 2,006 acres uplands Vehicle access is possible to Comptons Knoll throughout most of the year, but is difficult during winter months. However, all other access points are restricted except during the waterfowl hunting season. Willard Bay Upland Game Wildlife Management Area Willard Bay Upland Game WMA is located on the south side of Willard Reservoir, and consists of primarily upland habitat mixed with cultivated food plots. This provides habitat for many species of wildlife, and is particularly ideal for pheasants. Riparian wetland areas in this area are productive and attract a variety of wildlife species. Recreation activities include hunting, dog training and wildlife viewing of waterfowl and songbirds. This WMA contains 1,350 acres and is accessible along the south dike of Willard Bay just west of the south marina entrance. Antelope Island State Park AISP is managed by DPR and provides habitat for an unusual array of wildlife. The most visible and well- known of the park's wildlife are bison. The island bison herd, which numbers over 700 after calving season, is one of the largest public herds in the nation. The herd is maintained within a managed carrying capacity via a roundup and sale of surplus animals and limited hunting permits. The sale of bison finances the park's wildlife program. Pronghorn were reintroduced in 1993 through a cooperative effort between DPR and DWR. A similar cooperative effort resulted in the introduction of bighorn sheep. Antelope Island provides a disease- free environment as it relates to domestic sheep, which is a key consideration for bighorns. A program goal for the island's bighorn herd is to produce a surplus for reintroduction of bighorn sheep to other historic ranges. Mule deer, coyotes, bobcats and badgers as well as numerous small mammals also inhabit Antelope Island. The island's east shore wetlands are proximal to the mainland marshes and provide additional waterbird habitat. The island also provides important upland habitats adjacent to wetlands. DPR established an independent Wildlife Advisory Committee to review management programs pertaining to range and wildlife issues. Outside 89 |