Campfires are restricted year-round on the Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area.
The Glover Unit is a small unit surrounded by private land. The unit offers upland bird and waterfowl hunting. The property was acquired for small game and upland birds.
The Glover Unit is located southwest of Sunnyside in Yakima County. The unit can be accessed from Wendell-Phillips Road, off of Emerald Road, from Midvale Road.
Small mammals and upland birds benefit from habitat provided on this unit.
This unit is part of the Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 372
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:
- Parking area
- No restroom
Recreation and access advisories
- Open during daylight hours only.
- Visitors must register on site when arriving, and report their activity before leaving.
Hunting
This unit has some upland bird and waterfowl hunting opportunity.
Wildlife viewing
This unit offers opportunities to view a variety of wildlife, including upland birds 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
The Glover Unit is located within the Lower Yakima River watershed in the Columbia Plateau. Surrounding lands are predominantly privately owned agriculture.
Conservation goals
- 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
The Glover Unit was acquired as part of a multi-county program to protect habitat for upland wildlife, including small game and upland birds.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased in 1992.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program |
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