Lost River Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Lost River Wildlife Management Area is 3,706 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 6, inside Hunting District 600. FWP lists antelope, mule deer and white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Lost River WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
State trust landFWP landBureau of ReclamationOther publicLost River WMAHunting district lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 3,706 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 6, Northeast Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 600 |
| Rules | Walk-in hunting only, from the county road. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Walk-in hunting only with access from county road. |
| Elevation | 2671 ft |
| Nearest towns | Gildford (27 mi), Hingham (28 mi) and Rudyard (28 mi) |
What are the rules on Lost River WMA?
Walk-in hunting only, from the county road. FWP warns the access road may be impassable when wet or snowy.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Walk-in hunting only with access from county road.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Lost River WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Lost River WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Lost River WMA: antelope, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: beaver, gray partridge (Hungarian partridge), ring-necked pheasant and sharp-tailed grouse.
Which hunting districts is Lost River WMA in?
All of Lost River WMA lies in Hunting District 600. 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 600 North Hill-Blaine | 3,706 | 22 (2025) | 1,054 (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 Lost River WMA?
On Highway 2 west of Hingham, turn north on the Hingham Rd North. Continue on road for approximately 25 miles to the intersection with County Road 105 N. Turn right on County Road 105 N and continue for 1/2 mile. Turn left on County Rd 145 N. Continue north on County Road 145N for approximately 4.5 miles.
Nearest towns: Gildford (27 miles), Hingham (28 miles), Rudyard (28 miles) and Kremlin (30 miles).
Questions hunters ask
What can you hunt on Lost River WMA?
FWP lists antelope, beaver, gray partridge (Hungarian partridge), mule deer, ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse and white-tailed deer for hunting or trapping on Lost River WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 600).
Can you camp on Lost River WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Lost River WMA, with pack in/pack out and parking. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Lost River WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 600 (North Hill-Blaine).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Lost River 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.