Sun River

Wildlife Management Area

WMA Map

Location Map

To maintain and enhance habitat diversity and quality for elk and other wildlife species currently utilizing the WMA, and to provide hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities.

In Lewis and Clark County, approximately 9 miles northwest of Augusta. The north edge of the WMA is south of the Sun River as it leaves Sun Canyon. From Augusta, take the Gibson Reservoir/Sun Canyon Road northwest approximately 3.5 miles. Where the road splits, take the left fork to the counties road end at WMA Boundary.   (Lat 47.583,  Lng  -112.642)

Brent Lonner
Fairfield, MT  59436
(406) 467-2488
blonner@mt.gov

•  [Go To Hunting Guide]  [Go To Field Guide] 
  Antelope
•  [Go To Hunting Guide]  [Go To Field Guide] 
  Black Bear
•  [Go To Hunting Guide]  [Go To Field Guide] 
  Elk
•  [Go To Hunting Guide]  [Go To Field Guide] 
  Mule Deer
•  [Go To Hunting Guide]  [Go To Field Guide] 
  White-tailed Deer

SEE TRAVEL PLAN MAP. Travel plan specifies open/closes roads and specific parking/camping locations. GRIZZLY BEAR ALERT/PRESENCE!

Antler Collecting

Closed (12/1 - 5/14)
Area closed to antler collecting during the winter closure period.

Commercial Use Prohibited

No commercial use allowed.

Mandatory Food Storage Requirements

Restricted (5/15 - 11/30)
Restriction placed to promote management of site.

Winter Closure

Closed (12/1 - 5/14)
Closed to protect deer and elk during the critical winter period.

Activities

• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Wildlife Viewing
• Hunting

Campground

• Primitive Campsite

Sanitation/Water

• Pack in/Pack out

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