1. Opens noon on May 15. The extensive wetlands and riparian complexes are critical to many wildlife species. They support nesting and migratory waterfowl; shorebirds; bald eagles, neo-tropical migrants, cavity nesting birds; semi-aquatic furbearers such as mink, beaver, or river otter; amphibians and reptiles; and many other small mammals and other wildlife species. The property also contains important spring and fall habitat for grizzly and black bears, seasonal habitat for furbearers such as fisher or wolverine; year-round habitat for moose, and winter range for elk and white-tailed deer. The wetland complexes intermixed with various types of upland habitats located on a watershed divide between 2 major mountain ranges makes these lands particularly attractive to a wide variety of wildlife species. The principal upland terrestrial habitat on this property consists of regenerating lodgepole and Douglas fir forests on flat or gentle benches. These lands provide important hiding cover for wildlife attracted the riparian/wetland areas and low elevation foraging habitat during various seasons. Elk, moose and white-tailed deer may use the upland benches and riparian areas year-round. The upland benches provide the critical movement corridor to and from the riparian areas from both the high elevations on either side of the WMA. The size and juxtaposition of the upland and riparian/wetland habitats located at the base of Bull Lake and between two major mountain ranges makes it one of the most important connections or travel corridors for wildlife moving between the East and West Cabinet mountain ranges.

No Site Fees.

1. Tonya Chilton-Radandt Tchilton@mt.gov
2. Mailing Address:
3. 385 Fish Hatchery Rd
4. LIBBY
5. 59923
6. Phone:(406)293-4161