Dodson Dam Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Dodson Dam Wildlife Management Area is 704 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 6, inside Hunting District 670. FWP lists mule deer and white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Dodson Dam WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
BLMState trust landFWP landBureau of ReclamationOther publicDodson Dam WMAHunting district lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 704 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 6, Northeast Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 670 |
| Rules | Access by county roads; walk-in hunting only. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Access by county roads. Walk-in hunting only. |
| Elevation | 2290 ft |
| Nearest towns | Dodson (3 mi), Fort Belknap Agency (16 mi) and Malta (20 mi) |
What is Dodson Dam WMA for?
Dodson Dam WMA is Bureau of Reclamation land northwest of Dodson that FWP manages under an agreement: mainly cattail sloughs and grassland edges.
From FWP's Dodson Dam WMA page.
What are the rules on Dodson Dam WMA?
Access by county roads; walk-in hunting only. Trapping needs the region's approval first.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Access by county roads. Walk-in hunting only.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Dodson Dam WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Dodson Dam WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Dodson Dam WMA: mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: ducks, geese, muskrat, ring-necked pheasant and sharp-tailed grouse.
Which hunting districts is Dodson Dam WMA in?
All of Dodson Dam WMA lies in Hunting District 670. 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 670 North Phillips-Valley | 698 | 8 (2025) | 1,168 (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 Dam WMA?
Take County Road 396 at west end of Dodson and proceed west along north side of Milk River. Entrance to WMA is just several miles from start at Highway 2.
Highways within 8 miles: MT 2 and US 2. Nearest towns: Dodson (3 miles), Fort Belknap Agency (16 miles), Malta (20 miles) and Harlem (22 miles).
Questions hunters ask
What can you hunt on Dodson Dam WMA?
FWP lists ducks, geese, mule deer, muskrat, ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse and white-tailed deer for hunting or trapping on Dodson Dam WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 670).
Can you camp on Dodson Dam WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Dodson Dam WMA, with no site fees. and pack in/pack out. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Dodson Dam WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 670 (North Phillips-Valley).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Dodson Dam 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.