Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area
Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area, also referred to simply as Amelia Island, is a 238 acres (96 ha) tract of protected land located in Treasure County, Montana, owned and managed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP).[1] The Wildlife Management area, located in the Yellowstone River,[2] is used primarily in tandem with the nearby Amelia Island Fishing Access.
| Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
| Amelia Island WMA | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Montana  Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area (the United States) | |
| Location | Treasure County, Montana |
| Nearest city | Hysham |
| Coordinates | 46°18′50″N 107°13′36″W |
| Area | 238 acres (96 ha) |
| Governing body | Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks |
Flora and fauna
There is great variety in the species that can be found on the Island. Birds are particularly in abundance, with four different species observed, the great blue heron, red-tailed hawk, hairy woodpecker, and western wood pewee. In addition to avian species, white-tailed deer, meadow voles, eastern fox squirrels, and woodhouse's toads have also been observed in the Management Area.[3]
References
- Google maps Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area- Retrieved 2022-02-24
- Recplanet Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area- Retrieved 2022-02-24
- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Official Website- Retrieved 2022-02-24
External links
- Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area 2004 Small Mammal Trapping and Species Inventory Report at the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Official Website