Wild Wings Choteau
There’s a moment in early spring, just outside Choteau, when the sky quite literally fills with movement. Thousands upon thousands of snow geese and tundra swans sweep across the prairie, their calls echoing over the still-cold landscape—a seasonal ritual that feels both fleeting and timeless.
Wild Wings is a quiet invitation to witness it.
Held alongside the annual migration at Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area, this free, community-rooted event offers guided mornings on the refuge, educational gatherings, and space to simply take it all in. No tickets, no rush—just the rhythm of nature and the people who gather to appreciate it.
Tentative Schedule
All events hosted at the Choteau Pavilion unless noted
Friday, March 20
4:00–6:30 PM — Wild Wings Meet & Greet
Saturday, March 21
6:30–10:30 AM — Guided Tours at Freezout Lake WMA
10:30 AM — Educational Booths with conservation partners
Sunday, March 22
6:30–10:30 AM — Guided Tours at Freezout Lake WMA
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Optics Workshop
Each March, hundreds of thousands of migrating birds pause here on their journey north—transforming this stretch of Central Montana into one of the most remarkable birding experiences in the region.
Come early. Dress warm. And don’t forget to look up.
