"Located in southeastern Arizona. Typically thought of as a major roost site for Sandhill Crane,
Whitewater Draw offers excellent waterfowling as well. During wet years numerous waterfowl can be
found in and around this Wildlife Area. There is a seasonal closure on hunting during the Crane
hunt, which typically falls in November-early December. The (Game and Fish) Department currently
manages Whitewater Draw for waterfowl, cranes, and other wetland associated birds.

"In addition to sandhill cranes, Whitewater Draw’s waters attract many kinds of ducks, geese,
herons, egrets, shorebirds, gulls and terns. Hunting in the grasslands or soaring overhead are
prairie and peregrine falcons and wintering hawks. Spring and fall are good times to spot migratory
birds. Surrounding grasslands nurture a wealth of quail, doves, sparrows and songbirds throughout
the year."