War Horse National Wildlife Refuge: August Shorebird migration in Central Montana

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge

Lewistown, Montana

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Mailing Address:

PO Box 110, Lewistown, MT 59457

Contact Info

406-538-8706

About War Horse National Wildlife Refuge

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge was established as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife in 1958. This refuge consists of three units: War Horse Lake, Wild Horse Lake, and Yellow Water Reservoir. All are open to wildlife observation and hunting. Yellow Water Reservoir also provides boating and fishing opportunities. All units support waterfowl and other migratory birds. Spring and fall seasons provide the best opportunities. It's famous for its elk population which was reestablished in 1951 from Yellowstone National Park; and be sure to look for the ferrets which were released in 1993, large black-tailed prairie dog towns, which the ferrets depend on, sage grouse in early spring as they breed, birds like mountain plovers, peregrine falcons, and long-billed curlews.

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge Activities

Bird Watching

Photography

Wildlife Viewing

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge Amenities

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge Reservations

Season

All Year

About War Horse National Wildlife Refuge

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge was established as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife in 1958. This refuge consists of three units: War Horse Lake, Wild Horse Lake, and Yellow Water Reservoir. All are open to wildlife observation and hunting. Yellow Water Reservoir also provides boating and fishing opportunities. All units support waterfowl and other migratory birds. Spring and fall seasons provide the best opportunities. It's famous for its elk population which was reestablished in 1951 from Yellowstone National Park; and be sure to look for the ferrets which were released in 1993, large black-tailed prairie dog towns, which the ferrets depend on, sage grouse in early spring as they breed, birds like mountain plovers, peregrine falcons, and long-billed curlews.

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge Activities

Bird Watching

Photography

Wildlife Viewing

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge Amenities

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge Reservations

Season

All Year

About Lewistown, Montana

Elevation: 3,936

Population: 6,208

County: Fergus

Lewistown sits at the geographic center of Montana. Originally a mining town and now largely agricultural, Lewistown captures both the rural and artistic nature of Montana. Known as the City of Stone, the original settlers were Croatian stone masons. Beautiful architecture constructed by early... ...

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