Roundhorn Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Roundhorn Wildlife Management Area is 27 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 1, inside Hunting District 122. FWP lists bighorn sheep, black bear, elk, 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 1; walk-in only.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Roundhorn WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
National forestState trust landFWP landRoundhorn WMAHunting district lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 27 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 1, Northwest Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 122 |
| Rules | Opens at noon on May 1; walk-in only. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Walk-In only. |
| Elevation | 2478 ft |
| Nearest towns | Weeksville (2 mi), Plains (9 mi) and Thompson Falls (14 mi) |
What is Roundhorn WMA for?
Roundhorn WMA, 27 acres between Thompson Falls and Plains, gives winter and spring range to as many as 85 to 90 bighorn sheep of the Thompson Falls herd.
From FWP's Roundhorn WMA page.
What are the rules on Roundhorn WMA?
Opens at noon on May 1; walk-in only. FWP's 2026 regulations list it as closed December 2 to May 1.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Walk-In only.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Roundhorn WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Roundhorn WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Roundhorn WMA: bighorn sheep, black bear, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: blue grouse, bobcat and ruffed grouse.
Which hunting districts is Roundhorn WMA in?
All of Roundhorn WMA lies in Hunting District 122. 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 122 Thompson River | 27 | 135 (2025) | 794 (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 Roundhorn WMA?
Highways within 8 miles: MT 200. Nearest towns: Weeksville (2 miles), Plains (9 miles), Thompson Falls (14 miles) and Paradise (16 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is Roundhorn WMA open?
Opens at noon on May 1; walk-in only, by FWP's rule for the area. Hunting seasons are set by the district's regulations.
What can you hunt on Roundhorn WMA?
FWP lists bighorn sheep, black bear, blue grouse, bobcat, elk, mule deer, ruffed grouse and white-tailed deer for hunting or trapping on Roundhorn WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 122).
Can you camp on Roundhorn WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Roundhorn WMA, with pack in/pack out, parking and primitive. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Roundhorn WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 122 (Thompson River).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Roundhorn 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.