Hoxit Wildlife Area Unit
The Chehalis Wildlife Area is located in Grays Harbor County in the Chehalis River Valley, and covers approximately 1,230 acres. Its estuary and wetland habitats support a diversity of wildlife, from big and small game species to songbirds, as well as native and federally endangered fish populations. The units of the wildlife area are managed either for recreation associated with fish and wildlife, or for the protection of specific species and their habitats found on the Olympic Peninsula. By actively managing lands, restoring habitats, and preserving wild places, the department serves as stewards for Washington's natural places, protecting the state's land and water for its human and wildlife populations.
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.