Kootenai Woods Ranch Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Kootenai Woods Ranch Wildlife Management Area is 1,484 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 1, inside Hunting District 101. FWP lists bighorn sheep, black bear, elk, mountain lion, mule deer and white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here. FWP's rule for the area: Opens at noon on May 15.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
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| Size | 1,484 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 1, Northwest Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 101 |
| Rules | Opens at noon on May 15. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Access by foot or horse only. Several roads traverse the area. |
| Elevation | 3616 ft |
| Nearest towns | Indian Springs (next to it), Eureka (7 mi) and Rexford (7 mi) |
What are the rules on Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA?
Opens at noon on May 15. Access on foot or horseback only; several roads cross the area. FWP's 2026 regulations list Woods Ranch WMA as closed December 2 to May 15.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Access by foot or horse only. Several roads traverse the area.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA: bighorn sheep, black bear, elk, mountain lion, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: blue grouse, ruffed grouse and wild turkey.
Which hunting districts is Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA in?
All of Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA lies in Hunting District 101. 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 101 Eureka | 1,484 | 195 (2025) | 1,158 (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 Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA?
From Eureka Montana, head north on US- 93 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto Burma Road and follow for approximately 5 miles
Highways within 8 miles: US 93 and MT 37. Nearest towns: Indian Springs (next to it), Eureka (7 miles), Rexford (7 miles) and West Kootenai (8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA open?
Opens at noon on May 15, by FWP's rule for the area. Hunting seasons are set by the district's regulations.
What can you hunt on Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA?
FWP lists bighorn sheep, black bear, blue grouse, elk, mountain lion, mule deer, ruffed grouse, white-tailed deer and wild turkey for hunting or trapping on Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 101).
Can you camp on Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA, with pack in/pack out, parking, picnic table and primitive. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Kootenai Woods Ranch WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 101 (Eureka).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Kootenai Woods Ranch 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.