Campfires are restricted year-round on the Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area.
The Bailie Unit is privately-owned/managed and is a public hunting easement ONLY. The unit is a REGISTER TO HUNT area open Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and legal holidays. Other recreational activities, such as fishing, may be available by contacting the Bailie Memorial Youth Ranch. A creek runs the entire length of the property, about 4.5 miles, and the area is mostly shrubsteppe habitat with many wetlands scattered throughout.
The Bailie Unit is located northwest of Basin City in Benton County. It may be accessed by the irrigation canal road off Sage Hill Road, or by Hendricks Road.
This unit is part of the Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 379
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, five vehicle limit at each area
- No restrooms
Recreation and access advisories
- This property is a lease for hunting access only. All other recreation must be approved by the Bailie Memorial Youth Ranch management.
- All visitors must register to hunt on the site and report their activity before leaving.
Hunting
Waterfowl hunting is the most popular activity on this property. Deer, elk, small game, and upland bird hunting are also available.
This unit is only open on Sundays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and legal holidays.
Hunting advisories
- Access is only allowed from two parking lots. There is a 5 vehicle limit for each parking lot. All visitors must register on site when arriving, and report their activity before leaving.
Wildlife viewing
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 mostly shrubsteppe habitat with many wetlands scattered throughout. A creek runs the entire length of the property, about 4.5 miles.
Conservation goals
- Maintain agriculture leases to benefit migrating waterfowl, upland birds, and sandhill cranes
- Maintain and increase moist soil management
- Maintain and restore shrubsteppe, upland, and floodplain habitat
- Protect and enhance habitat for state and federal listed species
- Maintain and restore wetland habitat
Land stewardship
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1986 and 2003.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| US Army Corps of Engineers | Snake River Mitigation Account |
Management planning
2020 Sunnyside-Snake River 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
Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area Advisory Committee