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Waterfowl Production Area · Powell County, Montana
H2-O Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 1,861 acres, H2-O Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Powell County, Montana. It is managed by the Benton Lake Wetland Management District as part of the Powell 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.
1,861GIS acres
1,802deeded acres
Powell Countycounty
3WPAs within 40 mi
H2-O 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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Waterfowl Production Area (public)County lineRefuge / station
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Hunting on H2-O 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 H2-O WPA
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Destination: H2-O Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
46.93867, -113.02291- DMS
46°56′19.2″N 113°01′22.5″W
Nearest towns
- Missoula, MT46 mi E of town
- Helena, MT52 mi NW of town
- Stevensville, MT59 mi NE of town
Closest airports
- MSO Missoula Montana50 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at H2-O WPA
Today at H2-O WPA
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*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 | 6:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 24m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 38m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:29 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 59m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 25m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 50m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 8:10 AM | 4:43 PM | 8h 33m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 8:17 AM | 4:52 PM | 8h 35m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 8:13 AM | 5:07 PM | 8h 54m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 35m |
Computed for 46.939, -113.023 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot WPA | 1,926 | 2.6 mi NE | Powell County |
| Kleinschmidt WPA | 1,172 | 2.9 mi NW | Powell County |
| Upsata Lake WPA | 123 | 13 mi NW | Powell County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Powell County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.