Dodson Creek Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Dodson Creek Wildlife Management Area is 54 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 6, inside Hunting District 620. FWP lists white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Dodson Creek WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
BLMState trust landBureau of ReclamationOther publicDodson Creek WMAHunting district lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 54 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 6, Northeast Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 620 |
| Rules | Access by public trails. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Access to the area is available by public trails. |
| Elevation | 2273 ft |
| Nearest towns | Dodson (next to it), Malta (17 mi) and Fort Belknap Agency (20 mi) |
What is Dodson Creek WMA for?
Dodson Creek WMA is Bureau of Reclamation land just south of Dodson that FWP manages under an agreement: cottonwood bottoms with access to the Milk River.
From FWP's Dodson Creek WMA page.
What are the rules on Dodson Creek WMA?
Access by public trails. Trapping needs the region's approval first.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Access to the area is available by public trails.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Dodson Creek WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Dodson Creek WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Dodson Creek WMA: white-tailed deer. Also listed: ducks.
Which hunting districts is Dodson Creek WMA in?
All of Dodson Creek WMA lies in Hunting District 620. 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 620 South Phillips | 54 | 117 (2025) | 439 (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 Dodson Creek WMA?
Turn south at Dodson on County Road 204 and proceed approximately one mile to bridge over Milk River. WMA is located on east side of road on both sides of river down short entrance trails.
Highways within 8 miles: MT 2. Nearest towns: Dodson (next to it), Malta (17 miles), Fort Belknap Agency (20 miles) and Harlem (27 miles).
Questions hunters ask
What can you hunt on Dodson Creek WMA?
FWP lists ducks and white-tailed deer for hunting or trapping on Dodson Creek WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 620).
Can you camp on Dodson Creek WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Dodson Creek WMA, with pack in/pack out. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Dodson Creek WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 620 (South Phillips).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Dodson Creek 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.