Pablo
Pablo, MT 59855-9401
Plan Your Visit
Visitors are encouraged to observe or photograph wildlife, fish, hike, cross-country ski, and snowshoe in designated areas when the Refuge is open.
Activities
Under a cooperative agreement with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), the general Tribal recreation fee is waived for non-consumptive use of Pablo National Wildlife Refuge by non-members of the CSKT. In accordance with State law and the Joint State/Tribal Agreement, anglers must possess a joint Flathead Reservation Use and Conservation Permit and Fishing Stamp.
Activities
Featured Species
Get Involved
Pablo National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful place to visit, with expansive vistas, native birds, and abundant wildlife. But you can do more than just enjoy the outdoors - you can become directly involved in supporting the Refuge by volunteering.
Services
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues permits for activities including scientific research, wildlife management, and rehabilitation. Natural history filming is allowed with a special use permit if it supports the mission of the Service. Additionally, Tribal members may apply for permits to collect culturally significant plants for non-commercial personal or community use.
About
Pablo National Wildlife Refuge is located in the Mission Valley of northwestern Montana, featuring a landscape of glacial kettles and a large irrigation reservoir. Established in 1921 on Tribal Trust lands, the refuge provides essential habitat for various duck species, Canada geese, and the reintroduced Trumpeter Swan. It is managed as part of the Western Montana National Wildlife Refuge Complex in cooperation with the Flathead Irrigation Project and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.