Beckman Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Beckman Wildlife Management Area is 6,639 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 4, inside Hunting District 426. FWP lists antelope, mule deer and white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here. FWP's rule for the area: Opens at noon on April 1.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Beckman WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
BLMState trust landFWP landOther publicBeckman WMAHunting district lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 6,639 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 4, North-central Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 426 |
| Rules | Opens at noon on April 1. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Refer to current hunting regulations for hunting and weapons restrictions. |
| Elevation | 3064 ft |
| Nearest towns | Danvers (7 mi), Denton (9 mi) and Coffee Creek (15 mi) |
What are the rules on Beckman WMA?
Opens at noon on April 1. FWP's area map and rules are available from its Region 4 office in Great Falls (406-454-5840).
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Refer to current hunting regulations for hunting and weapons restrictions.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Beckman WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Beckman WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Beckman WMA: antelope, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: gray partridge (Hungarian partridge), ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse and wild turkey.
Which hunting districts is Beckman WMA in?
All of Beckman WMA lies in Hunting District 426. Each district's FWP harvest estimate, for the whole district, not the WMA alone:
| District | WMA acres in it | Elk harvested (district) | Deer harvested (district) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD 426 Winifred | 6,639 | 122 (2025) | 448 (2025) |
Harvest: FWP Harvest Estimates (elk and deer, 2020 to 2025). WMA acres in each district measured by FilledTag from FWP's boundaries.
How do you get to Beckman WMA?
Travel east of Denton on Highway 81, turn north on Alton Road, then right onto Bally Dome Road and continue NE 10 miles to the SW entrance of the WMA. The road continues into the property. The northwest corner of the Beckman WMA can also be reached from the Bear Springs Road.
Highways within 8 miles: MT 81. Nearest towns: Danvers (7 miles), Denton (9 miles), Coffee Creek (15 miles) and Brooks (16 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is Beckman WMA open?
Opens at noon on April 1, by FWP's rule for the area. Hunting seasons are set by the district's regulations.
What can you hunt on Beckman WMA?
FWP lists antelope, gray partridge (Hungarian partridge), mule deer, ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, white-tailed deer and wild turkey for hunting or trapping on Beckman WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 426).
Can you camp on Beckman WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Beckman WMA, with pack in/pack out and primitive campsite. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Beckman WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 426 (Winifred).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Beckman WMA.
- Boundary and acres: FWP wildlife management area boundaries. Surrounding public land: Montana Cadastral Public Lands, Montana State Library, published 2026.
- District harvest: FWP Harvest Estimates (elk and deer, 2020 to 2025).
FilledTag is not part of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.