Creedman Coulee
Malta, MT 59538-9617
Plan Your Visit
Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge is open for wildlife observation, photography, hiking, migratory bird hunting, upland game bird hunting, big game hunting, and fox and coyote hunting on the 80 acres that are open to the public, but are landlocked by the remaining 2,960 acres of private land under easement. Persons wishing to access these private lands or the public lands must gain permission from the private landowner.
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Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge
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C/O Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge
194 Bowdoin Auto Tour Road
Malta, MT 59538-9617
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About
Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1941 as a Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, consisting of Creedman Reservoir, short-grass prairie, and agricultural land. It provides critical habitat for migrating waterfowl and serves as a rookery for great blue herons and double-crested cormorants. The refuge's history is linked to the Great Depression-era Emergency Relief Act and Works Progress Administration, which focused on water conservation to support wildlife and agriculture.