Information for Hunters - Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Hunting Regulations
on Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

(Due to ongoing reviews,check at the headquarters for changes in these regulations before hunting.)

Gun and bow hunting are permitted in designated areas of the Refuge for:
     ducks, geese, and coots (Lower Lake area only)
     elk
     white-tailed deer
     mule deer
     pronghorn antelope

Moose hunting is restricted to the willow bog in the southeast corner of the Refuge. Permits are issued through special drawing by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Permit holders will be mailed a map showing the moose hunt area. Moose may not be taken in other areas of the Refuge.

Hunters must obey all State and Federal regulations. Only properly licensed hunters are allowed to carry firearms.

Off-road vehicle travel is prohibited at all times. Do not drive off road to retrieve downed game. The use of game carts or other mechanical devices is prohibited in wilderness areas.

Horses may not be used north of the Red Rock Pass Road except for retrieval of big game. Horses are permitted for backcountry access to the Centennial Mountains south of the Red Rock Pass Road. Use weed-free hay or pellets. Horses are not permitted in the campgrounds.

Lead shot and its possession is prohibited. Shotguns shall be plugged to hold no more than three shells.

Temporary blinds for waterfowl hunting may be constructed. Electronic duck or goose calls may not be used.

The use of motorboats is prohibited. Attention waterfowl hunters—boat motors are no longer permitted on the Lower Lake. An approved flotation device for each occupant is required on board all boats.

Public use of air thrust boats is not permitted.

Wilderness Area precautions require that boaters use caution as storms and cold temperatures may develop rapidly.

Refer to Inter-Agency Travel Map for ownership of non-Refuge lands. Respect private lands.

Wildlife Refuges are generally closed to users unless specifically opened—if in doubt, contact the Refuge (406/276-3536).

Species not listed may not be hunted on the Refuge.

Please pack your trash.

STOP POACHING, call 1(800)TIP-MONT

YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED.
Emergencies or violations may be reported to the Refuge headquarters in Lakeview during regular working hours, M-F, or after hours to officers on patrol or to the Sheriff via 911. The nearest hospitals are in West Yellowstone and Dillon. Towing services are available in Dell, Montana.

For More Information on Hunting Regulations, contact:

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

For general information, call (406)444-2535 or TDD (406)444-1200. Those seeking nonresident hunting license information should call (406)444-2950.

Hunting Information Websites

Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Includes eight main areas: Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife, Parks, News, Education, Kid’s Page, and Resources. Within these areas are information on hunting and fishing regulations, parks information, Montana threatened and endangered species, descriptions of several of Montana’s Wildlife Management Areas, rundowns on FWP’s education programs—including a complete guide to education trunks available to teachers and others. The site provides links to the Natural Resources Information System, Travel Montana, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, Montana Online, important whirling disease information sites, and various news and weather links.