Wenima Wildlife Area Details

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Reference:	Wenima Wildlife Area
Contact:	Arizona Game & Fish Department
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State:	Arizona
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Link:	Wenima Wildlife Area Website

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Map Link:	Click Here for Wenima Wildlife Area Map
Map Info:	www.azgfd.gov
AZ Hunting Unit :	2b
Location Type:	Wildlife Area
AZ Region:	White Mountains

Location Description:

The management emphasis for the Wenima Wildlife Area is the protection of biodiversity by letting natural processes operate while permitting compatible human uses in suitable areas.

Records / History:

On January 28, 1993, the first parcel of the Wenima Wildlife Area, consisting of 205 acres, was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (Department) through its Heritage Fund. This constituted the first "fee title" Heritage acquisition in the state. Waterfowl Conservation Funds were also utilized in the acquisition. On February 22, 1995 purchase of the adjacent Slade property added 152 acres to the Wenima Wildlife Area bringing the total size to 357 acres. The Wenima Wildlife Area is located in east-central Arizona approximately three miles northeast of the towns of Springerville and Eagar. The land and resource values associated with this acquisition provide opportunities to meet objectives of Arizona's Heritage Fund for Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive species and habitats, as well as provide benefits for other wildlife species and the public.