Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge

Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 1,308 acres of wetlands and grasslands near the Canadian border in north-central Montana.

The refuge, established in 1938, emerged from conservation efforts to protect water supplies and create nesting grounds for migratory birds.

The Anna Scherlie Homestead Shack from 1913 stands within the refuge, representing early 20th-century settlement patterns in Montana.

Visitors need to park at the entrance gate and explore on foot, as motor vehicles are not permitted inside the refuge boundaries.

The natural basin in a glacially carved valley experiences seasonal water fluctuations that attract numerous duck species during spring migration.

Location: Montana

Inception: 1938

Operator: US Fish and Wildlife Service

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/black_coulee

GPS coordinates: 48.68610,-108.42100

Latest update: March 19, 2025 13:48