Calf Creek Wildlife Management

A winter range for elk that offers hiking, biking and horseback riding along the foothills of the Sapphire Mountains just east of Corvallis. Set out in search of an elk herd in the grasslands and ponderosa pine forests or watch for songbirds and raptors. The Wildlife Management Area is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Open April 15 – December 2 with restrictions in certain times of the year such as calving season. Hunting is allowed, check with Montana FWP for details. No dogs allowed from October 15 – May 14.

Websites:

Fish, Wildlife & Parks – fwp.mt.gov

Back Country Horsemen – www.bchmt.org

Getting There:

From Eastside Highway between Hamilton and Corvallis turn east on Hamilton Heights Road. Drive to the end of the road.