Washington Wildlife Areas Desert Wildlife Area

Washington Desert Wildlife Area - Unit Overview

Unit Desert Wildlife Area for the majority of game species covers approximately 35,967 acres, and limited sections of this unit are comprised of public land. The dominant land cover for Unit Desert Wildlife Area is shrub/scrub. From September through December, this unit receives an average of 0.75 inches of precipitation a month and the heaviest rainfall is in December. Temperatures during hunting seasons typically range from 29°F to 63°F.