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The St.
Helens Wildlife Area includes over 2500 acres of land on
the Toutle River debris slide west of Mt. St. Helens. The area has
been seeded to grasses and legumes which attracted elk to the area
almost immediately. The herd has since grown and become a tourist
attraction in itself. The open meadow area is easily viewed from
the newly-opened SR 504 that leads to the USFS Coldwater Ridge Visitor
Center. Elk can be seen from several vista points on a daily basis
throughout the year. Peak use by more than 500 elk occurs during
the winter months. Calving and rearing of young takes place both
on and adjacent to the unit.
Mt. St. Helens
Management Plan
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