The Upland Restoration Unit is comprised of many scattered properties, including former agricultural lands as well as upland and wetland habitat, for small game, waterfowl, and conservation of critical habitat. These properties were purchased for upland restoration purposes and public access is limited.
In Grant County, 6 properties are located between Quincy and Ephrata off State Highway 28 West, in Grant County. Within 12 miles southeast of the city of Moses Lake are 2 properties: one off Road N NE, and another, north off US Interstate 90 and west of Road U NE. Within 2 to 7 miles around Warden are 11 properties, including one southwest of town, east off Coulee Corridor – Scenic Byway and 2 in Adams County. There is also one property 4 miles northeast of Royal City, north off Road 11.2 SW.
The Unit is comprised of many scattered properties, mostly former agricultural lands, ranging in size from about 10 to a several hundred acres. Six properties are located between Quincy and Ephrata off State Highway 28 West, 4 are south of Beezley Hill and 2 are on its slopes. All properties are within the Columbia River watershed.
This unit is part of the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area.
Game Management Units: 278, 290, 284, 272
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 areas
- No restrooms
Recreation and access advisories
- Not all unit properties have parking areas
Hunting
The Upland Restoration Unit provides opportunities to hunt cougar, deer, small game, ducks, Eurasian collared dove, geese, gray (Hungarian) partridge, mourning dove, pheasant, and quail.
Wildlife viewing
The Upland Restoration Unit provides opportunities to view cougar, deer, small game, ducks, Eurasian collared dove, geese, gray (Hungarian) partridge, mourning dove, pheasant, and quail.
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
The Upland Restoration Unit has lands once managed by WDFW under an upland restoration program.
Conservation goals
- Maintain enhanced wildlife habitats and preserve native plant communities and important habitats
Land stewardship
Many of the Upland Restoration Unit properties were initially purchased and managed to boost pheasant populations and increase pheasant hunting opportunities.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1986 and 2024.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| Private Grantor | Private Donation |
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | Boating Facilities Program |
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program |
Management planning
2022 Columbia Basin 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.
Planning Advisory Committee
Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Advisory Committee