About the Waterfowl Production Areas

Hunting on the WPAs

Hunting is permitted on most of the WPAs. Click the link below to find out more information.

About the Complex

Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Benton Lake WMD is managed as part of the Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.

About our Easement Programs

• Conservation Areas

  

  There are three designated Conservation Areas within the Benton Lake Wetland Management District.

  Learn more about our Conservation Areas

• How to Participate

  

  Are you a Montana landowner interested in learning more about the FWS easement program? Visit our Realty Program page for more information.

  Realty Program