Benton Lake NWR
Cascade County, MT
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County guide · Montana · MT WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Teton County, MT
Teton County has 3 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 1,557 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Arod Lake WPA at 879 acres; the average tract is about 519 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Benton Lake Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 2,306 square miles and has roughly 6,226 residents. WPAs make up about 0.1% of its land area.
3named WPAs
1.6Kacres of WPA land
879largest WPA (ac)
2refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Teton 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 Teton County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arod Lake WPA 838 deeded ac |
879 | 48 mi NW of Great Falls | 47.98338, -112.03235 |
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| Savik WPA 397 deeded ac |
408 | 56 mi NW of Great Falls | 47.95376, -112.30818 |
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| Brumwell WPA 252 deeded ac |
270 | 26 mi NW of Great Falls | 47.77567, -111.67146 |
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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 Teton 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 Teton 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.
- Great Falls, MT47 mi — county center is NW of town
- Helena, MT87 mi — county center is N of town
- Kalispell, MT102 mi — county center is E of town
- Missoula, MT109 mi — county center is NE of town
Shooting hours in Teton County
Today at Teton 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 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 27m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:25 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 57m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 20m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 43m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 8:10 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 26m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 8:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 28m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 8:13 AM | 5:01 PM | 8h 48m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 30m |
Computed for 47.849, -112.176 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Teton 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 Teton County
Refuge hunt units in Teton County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumphouse | Benton Lake NWR | !Special regs | 148 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Cascade County, MT 2 WPAs · 749 ac
- Chouteau County, MT 2 WPAs · 2.1K ac
- Flathead County, MT 7 WPAs · 8K ac
- Pondera County, MT 1 WPAs · 661 ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.