The Revere Wildlife Area consists of Palouse grassland/shrubsteppe/scabland terrain with seeps and springs in the Rock Creek drainage, supporting a rich array of wildlife species. The area is popular for hunting, mostly mule deer, upland bird, and coyote, and some people fish the creek. This is also a good area for viewing spring wildflowers and shrubsteppe obligate songbirds.
The Revere Unit is located 9 miles southeast of Lamont in northwest Whitman County. The unit can be accessed from Davis Road, off of Highway 23 out of Sprague.
The Revere Unit is located in the Rock Creek drainage, a tributary of the Palouse River. It is surrounded by U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Department of Natural Resources and private lands.
Game Management Units: 139, 284
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:
- Two parking areas
- No restroom
- Informational kiosk at north parking lot
Recreation and access advisories
- Daytime parking only.
- Motorized access limited to authorized disabled visitors; these persons should contact Revere Wildlife Area staff in advance to request access.
- Visitors should watch for rattlesnakes, spring to fall, and observe appropriate precautions (PDF).
- A private party leases a 150-acre hay flat along the north side of the wildlife area unit, by Rock Creek. Visitors should be respectful of equipment and crops.
Hunting
This unit is popular for hunting, mostly mule deer, upland birds, and coyote.
Wildlife viewing
This unit has Palouse grassland/shrubsteppe/scabland habitats with seeps and springs, offering opportunities to view a variety of wildlife, including American badger, coyote, mule deer, ring-necked pheasant, quail, and raptors.
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Wildlife viewing advisories
- Upland bird hunters note: take of sharp-tailed and sage grouse is prohibited by law. These are protected species. Hunters should be alert to the presence of these birds on this area and be proficient at identifying them.
Other recreational opportunities
This unit offers opportunities to view wildflowers in spring.
Conservation
The unit has native habitats: Palouse grassland, shrubsteppe and channel scabland terrain. Rock Creek runs through the area.
Special habitats and species
This is mostly shrubsteppe habitat in the Channeled Scablands; shrubsteppe obligate songbirds benefit from this habitat. The habitats on the unit also supports mule deer, coyote, badger, a variety of raptors, upland game birds including pheasant and quail, rattlesnake, and other wildlife species. Trout occupy Rock creek.
Conservation goals
- Develop a riparian habitat restoration plan
- Maintain and enhance mule deer and upland game bird populations
- Recover sharp-tailed and greater sage grouse populations in the wildlife area
This is mostly shrubsteppe habitat in the Channeled Scablands; shrubsteppe obligate songbirds benefit from this habitat. The habitats on the unit also supports mule deer, coyote, badger, a variety of raptors, upland game birds including pheasant and quail, rattlesnake, and other wildlife species. Trout occupy Rock creek.
- Develop a riparian habitat restoration plan
- Maintain and enhance mule deer and upland game bird populations
- Recover sharp-tailed and greater sage grouse populations in the wildlife area
Land stewardship
The Revere Unit was acquired in 1992 under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and WDFW Lower Snake River Fish and Wildlife Compensation Plan to make up for habitat lost to inundation from dams on the river.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1992 and 2018.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| Pheasants Forever | Private Donation |
| US Army Corps of Engineers | Snake River Mitigation Account |
Management planning
2015 Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area Management Plan
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) revised the management plan for Swanson Lakes and Revere wildlife areas in 2015. The new plan, which was developed through a public process, addresses the status of wildlife species and their habitat, the progress of restoration efforts, and public recreation opportunities. The plan covers management activities for three distinctly different landscapes in the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, the Reardan Audubon Lake Unit, and the Revere Wildlife Area. Every eight to 10 years, 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.
Planning Advisory Committee
Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area Advisory Committee