Bird Watching#Boating#Fishing#Hunting#Photography#River Fishing#Swimming#Wildlife ViewingFishing Access Site#Watchable Wildlife#Wildlife Management AreaBoat Launchdbo2026-05-19T17:01:03Elk Island Wildlife Management Area is located Richland County, approximately 2 miles southeast of Savage. On Highway 16 between mileposts 32 and 33, then 1 mile northeast on an all-weather county road.1fwprg72@mt.gov47.470293-104.306053Miles CityMontana Fish, Wildlife & ParksMTPO Box 163059301Elk Island Wildlife Management Area encompasses 948 acres. Management goal: To provide maximum hunting opportunities, primarily for white-tailed deer and pheasants, while also maintaining wildlife populations and the unique riparian ecosystem in a viable and healthy condition. Special attractions: Populations of white-tailed deer and pheasants provide excellent hunting. Sharp-tailed grouse, Canada geese, and mallards are common during fall. Several sloughs and small ponds in the area provide cattail and rush habitat for nesting waterfowl and furbearers. A boat launching ramp allows access to the river and islands. Other pursuits include agate hunting, asparagus and berry picking, bird-watching, trapping, boating and fishing, and wildlife viewing.406-234-0900All YearSavage39531|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com|Elk IslandMISSOURI RIVERMissouri RiverWildlife Management Areahttp://fwp.mt.gov