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Waterfowl Production Area · Phillips County, Montana
South McNeil Slough Waterfowl Production Area
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South McNeil Slough Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 79 acres located in Phillips County, Montana. It is managed by the Bowdoin Wetland Management District as part of the Phillips County Waterfowl Production Area group of WPAs. Waterfowl Production Areas are purchased largely with Federal Duck Stamp dollars and are generally open to hunting, trapping and fishing under state regulations, with some federal restrictions.
79GIS acres
80deeded acres
Phillips Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
South McNeil Slough WPA satellite map
Gold outlines are fee-title Waterfowl Production Areas — public land. Everything outside is typically private; always look for boundary signs.
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Hunting on South McNeil Slough WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Montana regulations
- Walk in from roads or designated parking areas — vehicles generally stay off the tract
- Fish and trap where state rules and district regulations allow
- Wildlife watching, photography and hiking
Common restrictions
- No camping, fires or overnight use on most WPAs
- Motorized vehicles only on designated roads/parking
- Temporary blinds and stands usually must be removed daily
- Non-toxic shot required for waterfowl — many districts require it for all shotgun hunting
- Some tracts have closed areas or special regulations — check signs
How to get to South McNeil Slough WPA
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Destination: South McNeil Slough Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
48.52301, -107.57858- DMS
48°31′22.8″N 107°34′42.9″W
Nearest towns
- Malta, MT17 mi NE of town
- Glasgow, MT49 mi NW of town
- Jordan, MT89 mi N of town
Closest airports
- GTF Great Falls Intl189 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at South McNeil Slough WPA
Today at South McNeil Slough WPA
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 | 5:56 AM | 6:26 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 29m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 44m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 55m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 58m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 16m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 38m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:55 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 20m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 8:02 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 22m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 43m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 26m |
Computed for 48.523, -107.579 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Nearby Waterfowl Production Areas
| WPA | Acres | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitt Lake WPA | 324 | 1.1 mi NW | Phillips County |
| Frank White WPA | 485 | 1.6 mi NW | Phillips County |
| McNeil Slough WPA | 1,246 | 1.8 mi N | Phillips County |
| Hammond WPA | 264 | 2.8 mi N | Phillips County |
| Copple WPA | 611 | 5.5 mi S | Phillips County |
| Pearce WPA | 448 | 5.8 mi S | Phillips County |
| Beaver Creek WPA | 1,581 | 8.1 mi S | Phillips County |
| Dyrdahl WPA | 1,313 | 31 mi NW | Phillips County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Phillips County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.