The Weatherly Unit protects elk winter range and other wildlife habitat.
The Weatherly Unit is located southeast of Pomeroy and straddles the Asotin-Garfield county line. The unit can be accessed from Fitzgerald Road off of Peola Road.
The Weatherly Unit is located in the Snake River Watershed, within the Columbia River Basin. The Umatilla National Forest borders the unit to the south and Department of Natural Resources lands border on the east, with private property on the north.
This unit is part of the Asotin Creek Wildlife Area.
Game Management Units: 175, 178
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
- An elk fence is along the north border of this unit; visitors are asked to keep access gates closed.
- Fitzgerald Road is closed in winter.
- No motorized travel is allowed off of county roads.
Hunting
Deer, elk, turkey, quail, chukar, grouse, and many other species afford a variety of hunting opportunities.
Wildlife viewing
This unit offers opportunity to view a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, raptors, and songbirds.
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.
Other recreational opportunities
Trails offer opportunities for horseback riding and hiking. Native wildflowers may be viewed in spring and summer months.
Conservation
This unit includes Tam Tam Ridge and a portion of Charley Creek.
Conservation goals
- Implement the Forest Management Plan
- See WDFW's Forest Health Story Map for more information on the work being done on this unit.
- Conduct an assessment of native prairie habitat by 2022; and by 2024, develop a strategy to protect and restore native prairie habitat
- Develop plan to survey entire wildlife area for rare plants by 2024
- Improve habitat for mule deer populations
- Maintain healthy bighorn sheep population by communicating risks from domestic animals to the public
Land stewardship
This unit was originally purchased from the Weatherly family as critical habitat for big game, and provides winter range for elk and other wildlife.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1990 and 2000.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife | WDFW Game Fund (now Wildlife Fund) |
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program |
Management planning
2019 Blue Mountains Wildlife Areas 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
Chief Joseph/Asotin Creek Wildlife Area Advisory Committee