The Anderson Homestead Unit includes meadows and riparian habitat and provides foot access to the Bogachiel River. Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer use the meadows year round, especially early morning and late evening. Bald eagle, osprey, and dipper are common along the river and numerous songbirds use the unit's diverse habitat. The unit is managed as elk winter forage habitat and riparian habitat.
The Anderson Homestead Unit is located 5 miles south of Forks in Clallam County. The unit can be accessed from Furman Road off of Highway 101.
The Anderson Homestead Unit is located in the Hoh-Quillayute Watershed within the Pacific Northwest Coast. Surrounding lands are private residential.
This unit is part of the Olympic Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 612
Getting there
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Recreation and public access
A Discover Pass is required on WDFW lands -- including water access areas, wildlife areas, and campgrounds -- unless you already have a Vehicle Access Pass issued with the purchase of an eligible hunting or fishing license. Recreate responsibly on public lands: please know the Public Conduct Rules.
Public facility information:
- Unimproved parking area
- No restroom
Recreation and access advisories
- Camping and overnight parking are prohibited.
Hunting
Hunters may find opportunity to harvest deer, elk, and small game on this unit.
Hunting advisories
- It is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading) other than nontoxic shot for any purpose on this unit (WAC 220-414-040).
Fishing
This unit provides foot access to the Bogachiel River.
Wildlife viewing
This unit includes riparian habitat, managed forage meadows, and river shoreline, offering opportunities to view a variety of wildlife, including black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, bald eagle, osprey, American dipper, and songbirds.
The best locations and time to view black-tailed deer and Roosevelt elk, year round, are in the meadows in early morning and late evening.
Search for potential birding opportunities on or near a wildlife area unit by using eBird Northwest, a citizen science database portal that provides freely-shared bird lists at 'hotspots' and interactive maps plus other birding information updated daily.
Other recreational opportunities
This unit offers foot-access to the Bogachiel River.
Conservation
The unit includes riparian habitat.
Special habitats and species
Mowing, reseeding and fertilizing are conducted to improve winter forage/meadows for Roosevelt elk.
Conservation goals
- Improve and expande the amount of elk winter forage
Mowing, reseeding and fertilizing are conducted to improve winter forage/meadows for Roosevelt elk.
- Improve and expande the amount of elk winter forage
Land stewardship
The Anderson Homestead Unit was acquired for elk winter forage and riparian habitat.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1998 and 2006.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| US Fish and Wildlife Service | Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Program |
| WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife | WDFW Game Fund (now Wildlife Fund) |
Management planning
2006 Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area Management Plan
Every eight to 10 years, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) revises management plans for each of its 33 wildlife areas to document current conditions, address new agency initiatives, and identify new management priorities and actions. In between those major revisions, WDFW updates plans every two years to outline short-term objectives and accomplishments. In 2014, WDFW began the process of updating existing plans, many of which were written in 2006. The new plans are being developed with significant public participation and input.