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West Kootenai WMA  - West Kootenai Wildlife Management Area parking sign.

West Kootenai WMA - West Kootenai Wildlife Management Area sign and map. Tree background - Small group of trees in the West Kootenai WMA. 7/87
 
Open: Jan 1—Dec 31
Size: 960 acres
Elevation: 2894 ft
Nearest Town: Libby


Management Goal
Management Goal

To provide winter range for elk and deer.

Directions
Directions

Located NW of Eureka, MT in the West Kootenai Community.   (Lat 48.988,  Lng  -115.23)

Contact Information
Contact Information

Tim Thier
PO Box 507
Trego, MT  59934
(406) 882-4697
tthier@mt.gov

Hunting/Trapping Opportunities
Hunting/Trapping Opportunities
Hunting Access System
Hunting Access System

Access by foot or horse only. Several roads traverse the area.

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Closed To Antler Collecting.
Closed (12/1 - 5/15)
No antler collecting.
Winter Closure
Closed (12/1 - 5/15)
Closed to protect deer and elk during the critical winter period.
Activities
Activities
  • Horseback Riding
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hunting
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
  • Parking
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Pack in/Pack out
Trail
Trail
  • Horseback Riding Trail
 


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