Big Lake WMA Addition EA

Big Lake WMA is part of the Big Lake Wetland Complex in South Central Montana.  The purpose of the WMA is to provide quality waterfowl nesting and migration staging habitat. The WMA provides excellent waterfowl hunting opportunities.  Upland bird, and big game hunters seeking antelope and mule deer also find frequent success here.  During spring and summer, the WMA is a popular area for local birders and birding groups. Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to purchase in fee title approximately 115-acres of private land adjacent to Big Lake Wildlife Management Area ("WMA" or "Big Lake WMA"). The property is in Stillwater County, approximately 23 miles northwest of Billings in FWP Region 5. Upon purchase, this property would be incorporated into and managed as part of the Big Lake WMA.

Related Documents

• Environmental assessment (PDF)

Public Comment Opportunity

The public comment period will extend for (30) thirty days. Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. August 14, 2022 and can be mailed to the address below:

Montana FWP Region 5
Attn:  Big Lake WMA Addition Comments
2300 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings MT. 59105-3998

Or email comments to: fwpregion5pc@mt.gov