American Prairie acquires ‘critical’ wetland habitat

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 539

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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American Prairie has acquired 2,082 acres of “high-value wetland” and grassland habitat in Phillips County, Montana – an area renowned as one of the most important waterfowl breeding regions in North America.

Located south of Dodson, and locally known as “Pintail Flatt,” this property comprises 1,762 deeded acres and 320 leased Bureau of Land Management acres. The acquisition strengthens a growing corridor of conserved habitat, as it is adjacent to American Prairie’s existing Wild Horse …

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