The Skagit Wildlife Area contains a little over 16,700 acres of wildlife habitat composed primarily of intertidal estuary, managed agricultural lands and native habitats.
The area is divided into 16 separate management units, the majority of which are scattered throughout the west half of Skagit County, with some in Island, Snohomish and San Juan counties.
Below are a few of the areas closest to the town of Conway.
You can read more about the entire Skagit Wildlife Area at wdfw.wa.gov ›
Fir Island Farms Reserve Unit
Two hundred twenty five acres of managed, non-hunted, agricultural land created as an upland snow goose reserve to provide a winter feeding and resting area for snow geese adjacent to the Skagit Bay estuary.
Actives: Bird watching, trails.
Viewing Opportunities: birds, birds of prey, eagles, marine birds, shorebirds, songbirds, wading birds, waterfowl.
Read more about the Fir Island Farms Reserve Unit at wdfw.wa.gov. ›
Headquarters (Skagit) Unit
Activities: Duck hunting, wildlife viewing, and dog training/walking, boat launch.
Read more about the Headquarters (Skagit) Unit at wdfw.wa.gov. ›
Island Unit
Access by boat. Waterfowl hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and hiking.
Skagit Bay Estuary Unit
The Skagit estuary contains critical habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds, fish and other aquatic species.
Viewing opportunities include:
- Birds of Prey
- Eagles
- Marine Birds
- Shorebirds
- Songbirds
- Wading Birds
- Waterfowl
Read more about the Skagit Bay Estuary Unit at wdfw.wa.gov. ›