This small unit was originally acquired for band-tailed pigeon hunting. While pigeons no longer use the mineral springs on the site, WDFW continues to maintain and protect the springs and surrounding habitat to benefit wildlife.
The Jenny Creek Unit is located north of La Center in Clark County. The unit can be accessed from NW Pacific Highway, off Bolen Road, off of NW 14th Avenue, out of Woodland.
The Jenny Creek Unit is located within the Lewis River watershed.
This unit is part of the Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 564
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:
- There is a small undeveloped parking area in the northwest corner of the unit, off of NW 14th Ave.
Recreation and access advisories
- Off-road driving and ATVs are prohibited
- Camping and overnight parking is prohibited
- Fires and fireworks are prohibited
Hunting
This unit may provide hunting opportunities for band-tailed pigeon, black-tailed deer, waterfowl, mourning dove, and small game.
Hunting advisories
- This unit is in a restricted firearm use zone, in which only shotguns and bow and arrow equipment can be used. The use of rifles and pistols here is prohibited under county rules.
Wildlife viewing
This unit offers opportunities to see songbirds and waterfowl.
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 is a mix of forest, riparian areas, and open fields.
Special habitats and species
Historic mineral springs site that is essential habitat for band-tailed pigeons.
Conservation goals
- Maintain and enhance foraging habitat for band-tailed pigeons
- Develop strategy for riparian/wetland restoration projects to benefit fish and wildlife species
- Maintain and enhance habitat conditions at mineral sites
Historic mineral springs site that is essential habitat for band-tailed pigeons.
- Maintain and enhance foraging habitat for band-tailed pigeons
- Develop strategy for riparian/wetland restoration projects to benefit fish and wildlife species
- Maintain and enhance habitat conditions at mineral sites
Land stewardship
The Jenny Creek Unit was acquired for band-tailed pigeon hunting. While the mineral springs on site are maintained and protected, they are no longer used by pigeons.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased in 1959.
| 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
2019 Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area Management Plan
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife completed the new management plan for the Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area, which is comprised of 18 units in Skamania, Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties, and totals 10,002 acres. The Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area is largely managed for elk in the North Fork Toutle River Valley, but the area units are diverse, and provide habitat for multitudes of species, over a broad range of habitats including old growth forest, forested floodplains, riparian areas, ancient lava flows, mineral springs, tidal mudflats, and wetlands. The new management addresses the status of wildlife species and their habitat, ongoing restoration efforts and public recreation opportunities at the wildlife area.
Planning Advisory Committee
Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area Advisory Committee