Warm Springs Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Warm Springs Wildlife Management Area is 4,180 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 2, inside Hunting Districts 215 and 213. FWP lists mule deer and white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Warm Springs WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
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| Size | 4,180 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 2, West-central Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 215, HD 213 |
| Rules | In the parts of the WMA in HDs 213 and 215, deer hunting is limited to archery equipment, shotgun, traditional handgun, muzzleloader and crossbow. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Portions of the WMA in Hunting Districts 213 and 215 are open to deer hunting only with archery, shotgun, traditional handgun, muzzeloader, and crossbow. |
| Elevation | 4844 ft |
| Nearest towns | Racetrack (5 mi), Deer Lodge (13 mi) and Walkerville (13 mi) |
What are the rules on Warm Springs WMA?
In the parts of the WMA in HDs 213 and 215, deer hunting is limited to archery equipment, shotgun, traditional handgun, muzzleloader and crossbow. West of Interstate 90, waterfowl hunting is allowed only in designated areas. Access is a mix of motorized and walk-in; see FWP's map.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Portions of the WMA in Hunting Districts 213 and 215 are open to deer hunting only with archery, shotgun, traditional handgun, muzzeloader, and crossbow.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Warm Springs WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Warm Springs WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Warm Springs WMA: mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: ducks, geese, coots, gray partridge (Hungarian partridge), mourning dove, sandhill crane and snipe.
Which hunting districts is Warm Springs WMA in?
Warm Springs WMA lies in 2 deer and elk districts. 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 215 East Deer Lodge | 3,242 | 346 (2025) | 286 (2025) |
| HD 213 East Flint Range | 938 | 325 (2025) | 337 (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 Warm Springs WMA?
While driving on Interstate 90, take exit 201. Turn right and exit and follow signs to Warm Springs Ponds. WMA is located on both sides of the interstate. Turn east after exiting to visit the kiosk.
Highways within 8 miles: I-90, MT 1 and MT 48. Nearest towns: Racetrack (5 miles), Deer Lodge (13 miles), Walkerville (13 miles) and Anaconda (17 miles).
Questions hunters ask
What can you hunt on Warm Springs WMA?
FWP lists mule deer, white-tailed deer, ducks, geese, coots, gray partridge (Hungarian partridge), mourning dove, sandhill crane and snipe for hunting or trapping on Warm Springs WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 215 and 213).
Can you camp on Warm Springs WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Warm Springs WMA, with bike trail, garbage bins, group use - sheltered, hiking trail, information kiosk/map, interpretive trail, pack in/pack out, parking, picnic table, primitive campsite, sheltered and toilet (vault). Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Warm Springs WMA in?
HD 215 (3,242 acres) and HD 213 (938 acres), by FWP's boundaries.
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Warm Springs 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.