Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area
Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area | |
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Amelia Island WMA | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Location | Treasure County, Montana |
Nearest city | Hysham |
Coordinates | 46°18′50″N 107°13′36″W / 46.31389°N 107.22667°W |
Area | 238 acres (96 ha) |
Governing body | Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks |
Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area, also referred to 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.
Flora and fauna
[edit]There is great variety in the species that can be found on the Island. Birds are found 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
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area 2004 Small Mammal Trapping and Species Inventory Report at the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Official Website