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National Bison Range

Moiese Montana Bird Watching Sites

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National Bison Range - Moiese Montana Bird Watching Sites

The Bison Range is one of the oldest big-game refuges in the U.S., and was established in 1908 with the help of Teddy Roosevelt and the American Bison Society. The original purpose for the Bison Range was to preserve and maintain a representative herd of American bison or buffalo. Today this 18,541-acre refuge has an assortment of big-game wildlife, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn, elk, bighorn sheep, and even mountain goats. The range was eventually designated as a refuge for native birds in 1921. It is one of the best places to view a mixture of big game and birds. The scenery is also sensational, with the broad Flathead Valley to the north and the majestic Mission Mountains to the east. The St. Ignatius Mission in St. Ignatius, Montana, (five miles north of Ravalli) is well worth the stop. Established in 1854 for the Flathead Indians by Father DeSmet, this church is the second oldest mission in Montana (the first being the St. Mary Mission in Stevensville). The paintings inside the church are truly a Montana treasure. This eTrail provides detailed information on birding strategies for this specific location, the specialty birds and other key birds you might see, directions to each birding spot, and helpful general information.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Birding
Nearby City: Moiese
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Many options
Season: Best spring, summer; Mid-May to mid-June
Local Maps: Montana Highway Map
Topo Map: National Bison Range Topographic Map
Guide Book: Birding Montana Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

uey_89 Rating:
Date of Trip: 8/29/2008
+1 Props
Short litle trails throughout park. 1/4 or less. Great for young families.…

Weather Conditions

  1. Rest Of Tonight
    Cloudy. Isolated flurries in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

  2. Wednesday
    Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.

  3. Wednesday Night
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

  4. Thursday
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.

About This Trail Guide

Birding Montana
Birding Montana

by Terry McEneaney (Falcon Publishing)

Montana's 388 species of birds offer an avian treasure as bountiful and varied as their habitats in…

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