Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Location Stillwater County, Montana, USA
Nearest city Billings, MT
Coordinates 45°56′39″N 109°06′42″W / 45.94417°N 109.11167°W / 45.94417; -109.11167Coordinates: 45°56′39″N 109°06′42″W / 45.94417°N 109.11167°W / 45.94417; -109.11167[1]
Area 4,318 acres (1,747 ha)
Established 1987
Governing body U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge is in the central section of the U.S. state of Montana and is an integral part of the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Complex, managed from the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge.[2][3] This refuge provides nesting habitat for migratory bird species.[4]

References

  1. "Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  2. Wheat Basin, MT (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  3. "Annual Report of Lands Under Control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service" (pdf). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. September 30, 2010. p. 23. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  4. "Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
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