Black Coulee NWR
Blaine County, MT
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643 huntable acres
County guide · Montana · MT WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Blaine County, MT
Blaine County has 2 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 2,474 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Holm WPA at 2,286 acres; the average tract is about 1,237 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Bowdoin Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 4,144 square miles and has roughly 7,044 residents. WPAs make up about 0.1% of its land area.
2named WPAs
2.5Kacres of WPA land
2,286largest WPA (ac)
2refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Blaine County
Gold outlines are fee-title Waterfowl Production Areas — federally owned public land. Land outside them is almost always private. Switch to satellite to check water conditions and cover, and click any tract for coordinates.
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Waterfowl Production Area (public)County lineRefuge / station
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All Waterfowl Production Areas in Blaine County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holm WPA 2,250 deeded ac |
2,286 | 22 mi NE of Havre | 48.81392, -109.42313 |
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| Balck Coulee WPA | 188 | 33 mi NW of Malta | 48.68965, -108.40247 |
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Acreage from USFWS realty GIS polygons. Coordinates are a point inside each tract — not necessarily a parking area. Look for designated parking and boundary signs on the ground.
Hunting WPAs in Blaine County: rules & tips
Typically allowed
- Hunting waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Montana regulations
- Walk-in access from roads and designated parking areas
- Fishing and trapping where state and district rules allow
- Wildlife watching, photography and dog training outside restricted periods
Common restrictions
- No camping, fires or overnight use on most tracts
- Motor vehicles only on designated roads and parking areas
- Blinds and portable stands usually removed at the end of each day
- Nontoxic shot required for waterfowl; many districts require it for all shotgun hunting
- Some tracts have closed areas, refuge-style rules or seasonal restrictions
Getting to Blaine County
Distances below are straight-line from the center of the county. Most WPAs are reached by county and township gravel roads — download the GPX file and load it into your phone or GPS before you lose cell coverage.
- Havre, MT36 mi — county center is SE of town
- Malta, MT51 mi — county center is W of town
- Lewistown, MT91 mi — county center is N of town
- Glasgow, MT108 mi — county center is W of town
Shooting hours in Blaine County
Today at Blaine County
Legal light*–
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*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 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 28m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:51 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 44m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 56m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 59m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 17m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 40m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 22m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 8:06 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 24m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 8:02 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 44m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 27m |
Computed for 48.339, -108.971 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Blaine County
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Refuges & districts with land in Blaine County
Refuge hunt units in Blaine County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station | Black Coulee NWR | ✓Open | 643 |
| WPA Closed | Bowdoin WMD | ✕Closed | 2,277 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Chouteau County, MT 2 WPAs · 2.1K ac
- Hill County, MT 1 WPAs · 379 ac
- Phillips County, MT 11 WPAs · 8.2K ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.