Hunt unit · Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District
Clark's Fork WPA Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Clark's Fork WPA unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District in Carbon County, MT. It covers approximately 261 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations.
Clark's Fork WPA map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Montana regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.
Game at Charles M. Russell WMD
Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.
Getting to the Clark's Fork WPA unit
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Destination: center of the Clark's Fork WPA unit
- Decimal
45.31671, -108.90404- DMS
45°19′00.2″N 108°54′14.5″W
Nearest towns
- Billings, MT38 mi SW of town
- Cody, WY55 mi N of town
- Sheridan, WY101 mi W of town
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.
Shooting hours at this unit
Today at Clark's Fork WPA
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:36 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 20m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:29 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 02m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 12m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 34m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 01m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 4:33 PM | 8h 46m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 7:54 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 47m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 7:51 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 06m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 43m |
Computed for 45.317, -108.904 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
Weather forecast
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Other units at Charles M. Russell WMD
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Open | ✓Open | 6,344 | — |