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| location = [[Montana]], [[United States|USA]]
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| nearest_city = [[Great Falls, Montana|Great Falls, MT]]
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| location = [[Phillips County, Montana]], United States
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| governing_body = [[U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service]]
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The '''UL Bend Wilderness''' comprises 20,819 acres (84 km²) and is located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Montana]] within the [[UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge]], which in turn is also completely surrounded by the [[Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge]]. Bordering on the [[Fort Peck Reservoir]], a portion of the [[Missouri River]] that has been damed, this wilderness has many areas which are virtually unexplored. There are no maintained trails and the only access is either on foot or [[horseback]]. The [[Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument]] is located immediately west of the wilderness. The [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]] passed through this region and wrote extensively on the abundance of wildlife and the ruggedness of the countryside.
The '''UL Bend Wilderness''' comprises 20,819 acres (84&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) and is located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Montana]] within the [[UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge]], which in turn is also surrounded by the [[Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge]]. Bordering on the [[Fort Peck Dam|Fort Peck Reservoir]], a portion of the [[Missouri River]] that has been [[Dam|dammed]]. There are no maintained trails and the only access is either on foot or [[horseback]]. The [[Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument]] is located immediately west of the wilderness. The [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]] passed through this region and wrote extensively on the abundance of wildlife and the ruggedness of the countryside.


Wilderness areas do not allow [[motorized]] or [[mechanical]] equipment including [[bicycle]]s. Although [[camping]] and [[fishing]] are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no [[forestry|logging]] or [[mining]], in compliance with the 1964 [[Wilderness Act]]. Wilderness areas within [[National Forest]]s and [[Bureau of Land Management]] areas also allow [[hunting]] in season. No hunting is permitted in this wilderness.
[[U.S. Wilderness Area]]s do not allow [[motor vehicles|motorized]] or [[Machine|mechanized]] vehicles, including [[bicycle]]s. Although [[camping]] and [[fishing]] are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no [[forestry|logging]] or [[mining]], in compliance with the 1964 [[Wilderness Act]]. Wilderness areas within [[United States National Forest|National Forests]] and [[Bureau of Land Management]] areas also allow [[hunting]] in season. Hunting is permitted in this wilderness.


Broken into three sections, the largest portion is characterized by steep sided cliffs of the Missouri River "Breaks" country. Along the riverbanks, [[cottonwood]] trees florish and are home to a wide diversity of wildlife. [[Mammal]]s such as [[Red deer|elk]], [[bighorn sheep]], [[pronghorn]], [[bobcat]]s and [[badger]]s thrive here and numerous waterfowl such as [[pelican]]s, [[canadian geese]] and [[Great Blue Heron|heron]]s are also common.
Broken into three sections, the largest portion is characterized by steep sided cliffs of the Missouri River "Breaks" country. Along the riverbanks, [[Populus sect. Aegiros|cottonwood]] trees flourish and are home to a wide diversity of wildlife. [[Mammal]]s such as [[elk]], [[bighorn sheep]], [[pronghorn]], [[bobcat]]s and [[badger]]s thrive here and numerous waterfowl such as [[pelican]]s, [[Canada geese]] and [[great blue heron|heron]]s are also common.


In the 1990's, UL Bend Wilderness was one of several sites selected for reintroduction of a small number of [[Black-footed Ferret]]s, the most endangered mammal in [[North America]]. The carnivorous Black-footed ferret is heavily dependent on a plentiful supply of [[Prairie dogs]] as this constitutes the bulk of their food intake.
In the 1990s, UL Bend Wilderness was one of several sites selected for reintroduction of a small number of [[black-footed ferret]]s, the most endangered mammal in [[North America]]. The carnivorous black-footed ferret is heavily dependent on a plentiful supply of [[prairie dogs]] as this constitutes the bulk of their food intake.

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=616#general UL Bend Wilderness] - Wilderness Connect
* {{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&wname=UL%20Bend | title = UL Bend Wilderness | format = | work = The National Wilderness Preservation System | publisher = Wilderness.net | accessdate = 2006-08-15 | accessyear =}}
* {{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=13&n=5268905&e=281432&s=100&size=l&u=7&datum=nad83&layer=DRG25 | title = USGS Locke Ranch (MT) Topo Map Quad | format = | work = | publisher = Topozone | accessdate = 2006-08-15 | accessyear =}}
* {{cite web |url=http://www.topoquest.com/map.asp?z=13&n=5268905&e=281432&s=100&size=l&u=7&datum=nad83&layer=DRG25 |title=USGS Locke Ranch (MT) Topo Map Quad |format=map |publisher=TopoQuest |access-date=2008-06-30}}
* {{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=legisAct | title = Wilderness Legislation: The Wilderness Act of 1964 | format = | work = The National Wilderness Preservation System | publisher = Wilderness.net | accessdate = 2006-08-15 | accessyear =}}
* {{cite web |url=http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=legisAct |title=Wilderness Legislation: The Wilderness Act of 1964 |work=The National Wilderness Preservation System |publisher=Wilderness.net |access-date=2006-08-15}}

{{Protected Areas of Montana}}


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[[Category:Geography of Montana]]
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[[Category:Protected areas of Phillips County, Montana]]
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[[Category:1976 establishments in Montana]]

Revision as of 11:53, 28 August 2024

UL Bend Wilderness
Map showing the location of UL Bend Wilderness
Map showing the location of UL Bend Wilderness
LocationPhillips County, Montana, United States
Nearest cityGreat Falls, Montana
Coordinates47°32′N 107°52′W / 47.533°N 107.867°W / 47.533; -107.867
Area20,819 acres (84.25 km2)
Established1976
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The UL Bend Wilderness comprises 20,819 acres (84 km2) and is located in the U.S. state of Montana within the UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge, which in turn is also surrounded by the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. Bordering on the Fort Peck Reservoir, a portion of the Missouri River that has been dammed. There are no maintained trails and the only access is either on foot or horseback. The Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument is located immediately west of the wilderness. The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through this region and wrote extensively on the abundance of wildlife and the ruggedness of the countryside.

U.S. Wilderness Areas do not allow motorized or mechanized vehicles, including bicycles. Although camping and fishing are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining, in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season. Hunting is permitted in this wilderness.

Broken into three sections, the largest portion is characterized by steep sided cliffs of the Missouri River "Breaks" country. Along the riverbanks, cottonwood trees flourish and are home to a wide diversity of wildlife. Mammals such as elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, bobcats and badgers thrive here and numerous waterfowl such as pelicans, Canada geese and herons are also common.

In the 1990s, UL Bend Wilderness was one of several sites selected for reintroduction of a small number of black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America. The carnivorous black-footed ferret is heavily dependent on a plentiful supply of prairie dogs as this constitutes the bulk of their food intake.

References

  • UL Bend Wilderness - Wilderness Connect
  • "USGS Locke Ranch (MT) Topo Map Quad" (map). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-06-30.
  • "Wilderness Legislation: The Wilderness Act of 1964". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2006-08-15.
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