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This national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

Learn more about national wildlife refuge is not on federally owned land. Access by the public is controlled by the landowner. 

Activities

Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge is open for wildlife observation, photography, hiking, migratory bird hunting, upland game bird hunting, big game hunting, and fox and coyote hunting on the 80 acres that are open to the public, but are landlocked by the remaining 2,960 acres of private land under easement. Persons wishing to access these private lands or the public lands must gain permission from the private landowner.

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Rules and Policies

The following regulations apply to Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge:

  • The Refuge is open dusk to dawn.
  • Camping is not allowed.
  • Hiking is allowed in all areas open to the public.
  • Bicycling and horseback riding are not allowed.
  • While non-motorized boating is permitted during the fall waterfowl hunting season only, there is no boatable water on the public land portion of Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Fishing is not allowed.
  • Sport hunting is permitted on the Refuge in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
  • Hunters should consult the Montana state hunting regulations
  • Firearms and other weapons are subject to state law. At all times, persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on National Wildlife Refuge System lands must comply with all provisions of State and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and specific refuge regulations in 50 CFR Part 32).
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash from 15 April to 15 August.
  • Other prohibitions on the Refuge are off-road vehicles; and collecting of plants, animals, minerals, antlers and artifacts.

Locations

Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge
(406) 654-2863
C/O Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge194 Bowdoin Auto Tour RoadMalta,MT59538-9617