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Wenas Wildlife Area

Coordinates: 46°50′N 120°40′W / 46.833°N 120.667°W / 46.833; -120.667
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Wenas Wildlife Area
Balsamorhiza sagittata is a common native wildflower in Wenas Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Wenas Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Wenas Wildlife Area
Coordinates46°50′N 120°40′W / 46.833°N 120.667°W / 46.833; -120.667
Area105,460 acres (426.8 km2)
Max. elevation5,173 feet (1,577 m)
Min. elevation1,157 feet (353 m)

Wenas Wildlife Area is a 105,460-acre (42,680 ha) protected area managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife located in Yakima and Kittitas counties. The property was acquired in the mid-1960s to provide wintering grounds for the Yakima elk herd[1] and is managed with the chief purpose of providing healthy wildlife habitat.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Wenas Wildlife Area". Wildlife Areas. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
  2. ^ Bentler, Fred; Ullman, Barb Bentler. "Wenas Wildlife Area". Wildlife Viewing and Recreation Areas of Eastern Washington. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
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