Threemile Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Threemile Wildlife Management Area is 6,430 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 2, inside Hunting District 204. FWP lists elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer and black bear among the animals that may be hunted here. FWP's rule for the area: Opens at noon on May 15 and stays open through December 1.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Threemile WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
National forestBLMState trust landFWP landThreemile WMAHunting district lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 6,430 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 2, West-central Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 204 |
| Rules | Opens at noon on May 15 and stays open through December 1. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Mix of motorized access and walk-in hunting. |
| Elevation | 4743 ft |
| Nearest towns | Florence (7 mi), Carlton (9 mi) and Stevensville (9 mi) |
What is Threemile WMA for?
FWP manages Threemile WMA mainly as winter range for big game, above all elk. It runs from dense conifer forest to aspen creek bottoms and open grassland.
From FWP's Threemile WMA page.
What are the rules on Threemile WMA?
Opens at noon on May 15 and stays open through December 1. It has a mix of motorized access and walk-in hunting.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Mix of motorized access and walk-in hunting.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Threemile WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Threemile WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Threemile WMA: elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer and black bear.
Which hunting districts is Threemile WMA in?
All of Threemile WMA lies in Hunting District 204. 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 204 North Sapphire | 6,430 | 113 (2025) | 406 (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 Threemile WMA?
Threemile WMA is located 9 miles east of Florence in Ravalli County. From Florence, take the Eastside Highway (Route 203) east and then south for 6.1 miles: at Threemile Creek Road turn left (east) and proceed 3.3 miles; after passing Lone Rock School, turn left (north) and go 4.1 miles (passing Brown Valley Ranch) to where the road crosses Threemile Creek; immediately after this, take the right-hand fork of the road and follow signs to the WMA entrance.
Highways within 8 miles: MT 203 and US 93. Nearest towns: Florence (7 miles), Carlton (9 miles), Stevensville (9 miles) and Clinton (13 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is Threemile WMA open?
Opens at noon on May 15 and stays open through December 1, by FWP's rule for the area. Hunting seasons are set by the district's regulations.
What can you hunt on Threemile WMA?
FWP lists elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer and black bear for hunting or trapping on Threemile WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 204).
Can you camp on Threemile WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Threemile WMA, with bike trail, garbage bins, hiking trail, horseback riding trail, information kiosk/map, pack in/pack out, parking, picnic table, primitive campsite and toilet (vault). Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Threemile WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 204 (North Sapphire).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Threemile 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).
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