Blackfoot-Clearwater

Wildlife Management Area

WMA Map

Location Map

To provide winter range for elk primarily, and for white-tailed and mule deer secondarily.

Missoula and Powell counties, about 40 miles east-northeast of Missoula on State Highway 200. Road access from State highways 83 and 200 from May 15 to mid-November, and developed campgrounds at Clearwater Junction. Wildlife viewing area and information.   (Lat 47.094,  Lng  -113.377)

Jay Kolbe
PO Box 1288
Seeley Lake, MT  59868
(406) 677-0162
jkolbe@mt.gov

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  Black Bear
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  Ducks
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  Elk
•  [Go To Hunting Guide] 
  Geese
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  Mule Deer
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  White-tailed Deer

Open roads for motorized traffic, otherwise park and walk, ride horseback, or mountain bike.

Boating Restriction

Restricted (1/1 - 12/31)
The Ducks Unlimited Pond south of the WMA headquarters is closed to motorized boats.

Winter Closure

Closed (11/11 - 5/14)
Closed to protect deer and elk during the critical winter period.

Activities

• Boating
• Fishing
• Swimming
• Camping
• Picnicking
• Bicycling
• Group Use
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Wildlife Viewing
• Hunting
• Boating - non-motorized
• Photography
• Cultural Events

Boat Services

• Ramp (Dirt)

Miscellaneous

• Parking

Sanitation/Water

• Pack in/Pack out

Trail

• Bike Trail
• Hiking Trail
• Horseback Riding Trail

These locations represent physical occurences (visually confirmed) within the boundaries of the site. Many more species may be present in the area which are not listed because we do not have a visually confirmed record. If you would like to report a species sighting, a form is available.

Abundance Codes

= Common   = Uncommon   = Rare   = Incidental  = Historic Occurrence  = Unknown Abundance