Facility Activities

The Wetland Management District provides a variety of recreational opportunities for any visitor.

Hunting

Hunting on the Wetland Management District is subject to Federal and State regulations and a Montana hunting license is required. Please consult the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Hunting Regulations for seasons, licenses, and bag limits.

Big Game Hunting

Mule deer and antelope...

Trapping

Trapping is permitted on the District at Waterfowl Production Areas as is subject to Federal and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Trapping Regulations. Bobcat, Coyote, and other furbearers may be found on these lands.

Fishing

Most district wetlands are either within closed basins, are too intermittent in nature, or are too far away from perennial lakes, rivers, or streams to support fisheries. Clark’s Fork WPA supports carp in seasonal pools, but fishing is prohibited in the wetlands; however, it is permitted on the...

Wildlife watching

The District provides excellent opportunities to view a variety of bird, mammal, reptile, and amphibian species. Bird watching provides opportunities to see many northern prairie grassland species such as horned lark, vesper sparrow, Brewer’s sparrow, and an occasional burrowing owl. Large...

Photography
Whether you wield a smartphone or a zoom lens, you’ll find photo-worthy subjects at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. Wildlife photography is a priority public use on national wildlife refuges, so you’ll find wildlife drives and blinds and overlooks to help you get the images you’re after.