Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area is 10,754 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 4, inside Hunting District 441. FWP lists antelope, black bear, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here. FWP's rule for the area: Open from noon May 15 to 11:59 pm December 1.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Blackleaf WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
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| Size | 10,754 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 4, North-central Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 441 |
| Rules | Open from noon May 15 to 11:59 pm December 1. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Grizzly bear alert. |
| Elevation | 4863 ft |
| Nearest towns | Bynum (13 mi), Dupuyer (13 mi) and Pendroy (14 mi) |
What are the rules on Blackleaf WMA?
Open from noon May 15 to 11:59 pm December 1. FWP posts a grizzly bear alert for the area. FWP's 2026 regulations for HD 441 list Blackleaf WMA as closed December 2 to May 15.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Grizzly bear alert.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Blackleaf WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Blackleaf WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Blackleaf WMA: antelope, black bear, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: ducks, geese and sharp-tailed grouse.
Which hunting districts is Blackleaf WMA in?
All of Blackleaf WMA lies in Hunting District 441. 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 441 North Fork Birch Creek-Teton | 10,754 | 123 (2025) | 243 (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 Blackleaf WMA?
Northwestern Teton County, 15 miles west of Bynum; 85 miles northwest of Great Falls. County road access from U.S. Highway 89 at Bynum.
Nearest towns: Bynum (13 miles), Dupuyer (13 miles), Pendroy (14 miles) and Heart Butte (19 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is Blackleaf WMA open?
Open from noon May 15 to 11:59 pm December 1, by FWP's rule for the area. Hunting seasons are set by the district's regulations.
What can you hunt on Blackleaf WMA?
FWP lists antelope, black bear, ducks, elk, geese, mule deer, sharp-tailed grouse and white-tailed deer for hunting or trapping on Blackleaf WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 441).
Can you camp on Blackleaf WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Blackleaf WMA, with pack in/pack out and primitive campsite. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Blackleaf WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 441 (North Fork Birch Creek-Teton).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Blackleaf 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.