The Ferbrache Unit is maintained for wintering waterfowl forage, fishing access, and pheasant hunting.
The Ferbrache Unit is located 5 miles southeast of Montesano in Grays Harbor County. The unit can be accessed from Brady Loop Road off of Monte-Brady Road off of Highway 12.
The Ferbrache Unit is located in Pacific Northwest Coast in the Lower Chehalis River watershed.
This unit is part of the Chehalis Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 660
Getting there
Maps and directions to WDFW-managed access points for this unit. Opens Google Maps in a new tab.
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:
- Parking area
- Restroom
Recreation and access advisories
- Overnight parking and camping are prohibited
Hunting
This unit is popular for pheasant and waterfowl hunting. WDFW releases pheasants on this site to maintain hunting opportunity.
Hunting advisories
- Hunters must retrieve all spent shells
- On all WDFW designated pheasant release sites it is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading), other than nontoxic shot, when hunting for upland game birds (pheasant, quail, chukar, and gray partridge), mourning doves, and band-tailed pigeons (WAC 220-414-040)
Wildlife viewing
This unit offers opportunities to view a variety of wildlife, including waterfowl, especially in winter.
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.
Conservation
This unit includes wetland and a portion of the Wynoochee River.
Conservation goals
- Protection of estuary and riparian habitat for salmonids
Land stewardship
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1969 and 2023.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| Private Grantor | Private Donation |
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | State Bond Account |
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.