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Jim Gerchak
Manager
4686 Wishkah Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 533-5676
(360) 538-2975 fax
 
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Johns River Wildlife Area
Oyhut Unit
The 683-acre Oyhut unit is located at the south end of the Ocean Shores Peninsula in Grays Harbor County. The property is maintained as waterfowl habitat and for associated recreational opportunities. It is one of four remaining snowy plover nesting sites in the state.
Viewing Opportunities

Birds

  • Birds of Prey
  • Eagles
  • Marine Brids
  • Shorebirds
  • Songbirds
  • Wading Birds
  • Waterfowl

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    Mammals

  • Deer
  • Small Mammals

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    Other

  • Reptiles/Amphibians

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    How to Get Here
    Access Site #1
    Driving Directions
    From downtown Ocean Shores take Point Brown avenue south to Toquin Avenue. Turn right to unimproved parking area.
    Parking/Restroom Information
    Undeveloped parking area No restrooms
    Other Information
    Nesting area for Western Snowy Plover. Please respect “closed to Public access” signs to protect nests
    Unique Features
    Popular waterfowl hunting and birding area. Nesting area for Western Snowy Plover. Please respect “closed to Public access” signs to protect nests.
    Other Information
    No overnight parking or camping.
     
       OTHER INFORMATION
    • Johns River Wildlife Area Management Plan & Updates
    • Wildlife Area Habitat Conservation Plans
    • Weekender Report
    • Wildlife Area Viewing Guide
    • Accessing Washington's Outdoors
    Find a Water Access Site
       MAPPING
    • Oyhut Unit - Detailed Land Ownership & Resource Map
    • GoHunt - Interactive Mapping
    Vehicle Use Permit
    Vehicle Use Permit
    Permit required for use of all WDFW lands.
       OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
    • Bird watching
    • Dog walking
    • Hiking
    • Hunting
    • Wildlife viewing
     

    If you are Hunting or Fishing, remember to check all current regulations.

    Activities may include restrictions or require permits. Please see Public Conduct Rules for more information.

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