Benton Lake WMD
Cascade County, MT
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Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Toole County, MT
Toole County has 8 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 4,679 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Furnell WPA at 2,006 acres; the average tract is about 585 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 1,912 square miles and has roughly 4,971 residents. WPAs make up about 0.4% of its land area.
8named WPAs
4.7Kacres of WPA land
2,006largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Toole 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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All Waterfowl Production Areas in Toole County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furnell WPA 1,995 deeded ac |
2,006 | 77 mi W of Havre | 48.86362, -111.29528 |
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| Long Lake WPA 927 deeded ac |
953 | 101 mi N of Great Falls | 48.91633, -111.82471 |
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| Ehli WPA 593 deeded ac |
608 | 101 mi W of Havre | 48.98677, -111.78694 |
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| Danbrook WPA | 327 | 102 mi W of Havre | 48.98226, -111.81950 |
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| Blackhurst WPA 320 deeded ac |
326 | 94 mi N of Great Falls | 48.81991, -111.78094 |
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| Brown WPA 260 deeded ac |
266 | 101 mi N of Great Falls | 48.91775, -111.84707 |
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| Cemetary WPA 106 deeded ac |
111 | 99 mi N of Great Falls | 48.87957, -111.84779 |
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| Dunk WPA | 82 | 101 mi W of Havre | 48.93584, -111.82235 |
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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 Toole 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 Toole 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, MT85 mi — county center is N of town
- Havre, MT94 mi — county center is W of town
- Kalispell, MT123 mi — county center is E of town
- Helena, MT146 mi — county center is N of town
Shooting hours in Toole County
Today at Toole 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 | 6:12 AM | 6:42 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 29m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 41m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 44m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 55m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 57m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 15m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 37m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 8:12 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 19m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 8:19 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 21m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 42m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 25m |
Computed for 48.690, -111.735 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Toole 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 Toole County
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Glacier County, MT 1 WPAs · 95 ac
- Pondera County, MT 1 WPAs · 661 ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.