Facility Activities

Hunting and fishing opportunities abound on UL Bend and Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuges. Boating is popular on the Missouri River and Fort Peck Reservoir. Camping, hiking and horseback riding are permitted.

Hunting

For avid elk hunters, it’s no secret: Elk thrive in the Missouri Breaks country of Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge and UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge (which lies within Charles M. Russell) – and they grow large antlers. The habitat here is ideal for elk and, unlike elk elsewhere,...

Fishing

Boating and fishing is permitted on the Missouri River and Fort Peck Reservoir. Numerous boat ramps and several marinas are located around the Refuge. Fishing for walleye, sauger, paddlefish, and northern pike, among other species, is very popular. A Montana state license is required, and state...

Wildlife watching

The Refuge is home to many species of wildlife. Sixty species of mammals and more than 235 species of birds have been observed on the Refuge. Bird watching provides opportunities to see many northern prairie grassland species such as western meadowlarks, mountain plovers, chestnut-collared...

Hiking

Hiking is allowed anywhere on UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge.