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The 2,480-acre Chesaw Wildlife Area lies in the northeast portion of Okanogan County some four miles south of the Canadian border and approximately 20 miles east of Oroville, immediately northwest of the small community of Chesaw.
The vast majority of the land is considered rangeland. Within this area of rangeland there is a small parcel of approximately 40 acres which has a good stand of primarily young growth timber. There are five springs, two lakes, and some streams on the area also. Overall the property enjoys relatively gentle topography over much of the area with lower elevations near 3,200 feet and higher reaches at 4,200 feet in elevation.
The area is managed primarily for protecting critical sharp-tailed grouse habitat. There is one very active sharp-tailed grouse lek (grouse dancing grounds) on the WA. Mule deer, ruffed grouse, pheasants and quail also inhabit the area as well as many non-game species of wildlife. Hawks and owls include the red-tail, northern harrier, kestrel, and the great horned owl. Many species of songbirds nest in this area including the western bluebird and northern oriole. Migratory waterfowl use Mary Ann Creek for resting, feeding, and nesting. Mallards, grebes, buffleheads, woodducks, goldeneyes, ring-necked ducks, and many more can be viewed. Numerous woodpeckers, and other cavity nesting birds inhabit the forested areas of the Chesaw Wildlife Area.
Besides hunting opportunities, wildlife viewing can be enjoyed.
