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South Ranch CE Wildlife Conservation Easement

Archery and rifle seasons for elk (permit only), mule deer, white-tailed deer, and antelope are open to licensed hunters. Upland bird hunting opportunities exist for sharp-tailed grouse and sage grouse.

Description

The South Ranch cattle operation utilizes approximately 152,000 acres of state, federal, and privately held sagebrush/grassland habitat in the Missouri River breaks of southwestern Valley County. The CE applies technically to 19,000 acres but a management plan has been developed jointly for the larger area by the Page-Whitham Ranch, FWP, the BLM, and the Dept. of State Lands. Elk, mule deer, antelope, prairie grouse, and small mammals are present year-round. A variety of raptors, songbirds, and waterfowl are present spring through fall.

Location

Region	6
Latitude/Longitude:	47.78825 -107.18034
Size:	18,172.5 acres
Elevation:	2,851 ft
Open:	Jan 1 to Dec 31
Directions:	Take State Highway 24 south from Glasgow 9 miles to Willow Creek Road turnoff, continue south for 3 miles, then turn west and drive 31 miles to South Ranch entrance.