South Fork Ranch Conservation Easement

Management goal: To provide year round habitat for wildlife by enhancing productivity of sagebrush/grassland vegetation, and to provide public recreational opportunities.

Hunting opportunities: Archery and rifle seasons for elk (permit only), mule deer, white-tailed deer, and antelope are open to licensed hunters. Upland bird hunting opportunities exist for sharp-tailed grouse and sage grouse.

Wildlife viewing: Elk, mule deer, antelope, prairie grouse, and small mammals are present year-round. A variety of raptors, songbirds and waterfowl are present spring through fall.

Directions: South Fork Wildlife Management Area is located in Valley County approximately 35 miles southwest of Glasgow in the Missouri River breaks. Take State Highway 24 south from Glasgow 9 miles to Willow Creek Road turnoff, continue south for 3 miles, then turn west and drive 31 miles to South Ranch entrance.

South Fork Ranch Conservation Easement
Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks, Glasgow, MT 59230

Activities Wildlife Viewing Bicycling Bird Watching

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