Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area is 5,017 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 3, inside Hunting District 313. FWP lists black bear, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here. FWP's 2026 regulations list Dome Mountain WMA as closed December 2 to May 15.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Dome Mountain WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
National forestBLMState trust landFWP landOther publicDome Mountain WMAHunting district lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 5,017 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 3, Southwest Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 313 |
| Rules | FWP's 2026 regulations list Dome Mountain WMA as closed December 2 to May 15. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Refer to current hunting regulations for hunting and weapons restrictions. |
| Nearest towns | Corwin Springs (2 mi), South Glastonbury (2 mi) and Emigrant (8 mi) |
What are the rules on Dome Mountain WMA?
FWP's 2026 regulations list Dome Mountain WMA as closed December 2 to May 15. FWP lists boating, camping, fishing, hiking, riding, hunting and wildlife viewing on the area.
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: Dome Mountain WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Dome Mountain WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Dome Mountain WMA: black bear, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: blue grouse, bobcat, ducks, gray partridge (Hungarian partridge), muskrat and ruffed grouse.
Which hunting districts is Dome Mountain WMA in?
All of Dome Mountain WMA lies in Hunting District 313. 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 313 Gardiner | 5,017 | 282 (2025) | 248 (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 Dome Mountain WMA?
Highways within 8 miles: US 89, MT 540, MT 572 and MT 571. Nearest towns: Corwin Springs (2 miles), South Glastonbury (2 miles), Emigrant (8 miles) and Gardiner (8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is Dome Mountain WMA open?
FWP's 2026 regulations list Dome Mountain WMA as closed December 2 to May 15. Hunting seasons are set by the district's regulations.
What can you hunt on Dome Mountain WMA?
FWP lists black bear, blue grouse, bobcat, ducks, elk, gray partridge (Hungarian partridge), mule deer, muskrat, ruffed grouse and white-tailed deer for hunting or trapping on Dome Mountain WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 313).
Can you camp on Dome Mountain WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Dome Mountain WMA, with pack in/pack out. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Dome Mountain WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 313 (Gardiner).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Dome Mountain 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.